Two Dead in Queens Apartment Building Fire

A day after a fatal Chinatown building fire, at least two people died in a Queens apartment building fire on 223rd Place in Bayside. WCBS 2 reports that the fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. and that the FDNY had it under control under an hour later. Two bodies were found inside the building. WABC 7 adds, "Heavy flames and smoke tore through the two-story structure, sending debris flying. Initial reports were that an explosion ripped through the second floor apartment." And 1010 WINS had this unconfirmed report: Officials believe the fire was suspicious and that a can of gasoline was found at the scene.