More than a dozen children suffer minor injuries in Queens fire

At least a dozen children are being treated for injuries after a fire at a two-story home in Queens.

There was a report of a fire in the basement at the building on 147-07 72nd Drive 147th St.

The NYPD said the home had a day care on the first floor.

The FDNY said the blaze was under control by 2:45 p.m., but at least 16 children were taken to various hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries and other evaluations.

It is believed an E-bike in the basement started the fire.

Few other details were released.

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