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Massive Fire Destroys Breezy Point Beach Club, No Injuries

12/24/2025

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A three-alarm fire engulfed the Silver Gull Beach Club cabana in Breezy Point, Queens, early Wednesday morning.
Flames erupted around 4:28 a.m., prompting a response from 63 units and 193 firefighters and EMS.
FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief David Sims said five hand lines were in operation due to concerns about potential collapses.
The fire was extinguished after about three hours, leaving the structure in ruins.
No injuries were reported.

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A three-alarm fire engulfed the Silver Gull Beach Club cabana in Breezy Point, Queens, early Wednesday morning.
Flames erupted around 4:28 a.m., prompting a response from 63 units and 193 firefighters and EMS.
FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief David Sims said five hand lines were in operation due to concerns about potential collapses.
The fire was extinguished after about three hours, leaving the structure in ruins.
No injuries were reported.