QUEENS (VINnews) – A fire at an Orthodox Jewish Queens day care has left 18 kids hurt, including one said to be hospitalized in critical condition, the FDNY said.
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There was a report of a fire in the basement at the building on 147-07 72nd Drive 147th St. around 2 p.m.
The NYPD said the home on the first floor and was under control by 2:45 p.m.
A lithium battery was found in the basement but the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Inspectors with the Department of Buildings said they found two commercial businesses operating in the basement — a day care and a dental lab. WABC 7 reports.
Violations have been issued along with a full vacate order.
Unlicensed daycare?
So what if we break a few rules…
Its a goyisha government…
Daycare in the basement of a house. Hmmmm sounds legit to me
I went to one of those day cares as a kid in Kew Gardens Hills. Mrs. Rush, a non-Jew living right off Main Street, but almost all the kids were from frum families and she was great. This is terrible but I can’t imagine it will stop people from patronizing these businesses. The people running it are reputable and child care is tough with both parents working.