NYC Easter morning fire kills 3, leaves 4 others injured: cops

Three men were killed and four others were injured in an early-morning Queens blaze – with the cause still under investigation, police said.

A 911 call sent firefighters to 8725 Chevy Chase St. in Jamaica Estates shortly before 1:40 a.m. for the three-alarm blaze.

The aftermath of deadly fire that tore through a Queens home on Easter morning. David Burns/@FD4D
A firefighter at the scene is treated after the blaze killed three men, according to police. David Burns/@FD4D
Upset bystanders at the scene as cops said at least four others were injured in the fire. David Burns/@FD4D

Police said three men – ages 45, 52 and 67 – were pronounced dead at the scene, while four other victims were rushed to area hospitals

Three were taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and were listed in stable condition, and the fourth was in stable condition at Queens Hospital Center, cops said.

City fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire,  police said.

The names of the victims have not been released.

This is a breaking story. Check back for more information.

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