A fire caused by Diwali fireworks severely damaged two homes in Queens, New York, leaving two people with minor injuries, officials said. The blaze began in the early hours of Wednesday and quickly spread to a neighbouring residence, engulfing both houses.

According to the New York City Fire Department, the fire started at around 2.20 am on Lincoln Street. Surveillance footage showed fireworks soaring through the air, with one burst reportedly striking a house before flames rapidly engulfed the buildings at the corner of Foch Boulevard and Lincoln Street.

All occupants escaped without major injury, though two individuals were taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The official Twitter handle of the Fire Department shared footage of the fire.

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