New York City fire marshals are beginning their investigation into what caused a house fire that killed five people, including three children. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro (NIGH-groh) says a passing driver saw fire on the home's first floor and saw someone tumble out a second-floor window. Witnesses reported hearing a series of loud booms and saw someone tumble from a second-story window during a New York City fire that killed five people, including three children. New York City officials say five people are dead and multiple people have been injured in the Sunday afternoon fire in a Queens neighborhood. New York City officials say five people, including children, are dead and multiple people have been injured in a house fire.