(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – A devastating fire in Jamaica, Queens, has spurred an arson investigation after tragically claiming the lives of two individuals believed to be squatters.
See photos of the incident’s aftermath in the tweets below!
The blaze struck 91st Avenue, prompting questions about illicit activities that may have led to this horrifying event.
Authorities now face the task of determining whether malice or tragedy was at play.
The fire on 91st Avenue near 175th Street was no ordinary incident.
Over 60 firefighters rushed to the scene, combating the flames that devoured a cluttered garage.
The victims, known as Edward Daniel Jacobs, 35, and an as-yet unidentified woman, were squatting in the garage, leading to speculation about their activities before the deadly blaze.
Authorities suspect arson as the cause, officially ruling the deaths as homicides.
While residents of the home attempted a heroic rescue, they were stopped by the intensity of the blaze.
Efforts to uncover details continue, with officials piecing together the events that culminated in destruction and loss of life.
Investigators are delving into every potential lead, including the activities in the highly accessible garage.
The absence of a lock allowed easy access to the site, raising questions about security and the activities that unfolded there.
Community concerns have grown, with signs of drug paraphernalia discovered at the scene.
“I used to not even know that people lived in the garage,” said Fahim Shawon, a student studying at Brooklyn’s St. Francis College who lived on the home’s second floor, cited by The New York Post.
As authorities investigate, a potential suspect has emerged, a woman who had connections to Jacobs.
Meanwhile, locals recall the unsettling events preceding the fire, heightening fears that more sinister forces were at work.
The community braces for revelations that may change their understanding of this fiery disaster.
While the fire was contained by 7:30 a.m., the shadows of its aftermath linger.
The devastated families and shaken neighbors call for vigilance as they await justice.
An ongoing investigation continues to unravel the dangerous undertones of a seemingly quiet Jamaica, Queens neighborhood.
Man, woman killed in Queens garage fire may have been squatting: source https://t.co/pqAHqg7f8r pic.twitter.com/6OwDteMmkH
— New York Post (@nypost) November 2, 2024
Arson fire killed man, woman living in Queens garage, deaths deemed homicides
No arrests have been made but cops are investigating if the fire may have been set by a woman who knows the man who died.https://t.co/mBrZNo3oME
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) November 4, 2024
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