Tag: FDNY
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Bronx High-Rise Explosion at Mitchel Houses Causes Partial Collapse
Incident Overview A gas explosion rocked a Bronx high-rise early Wednesday morning, causing the entire side of the 20-story building to collapse. The blast occurred around 8:10 a.m. at 205 Alexander Ave., in the Mott Haven section, sending bricks, air conditioning units and other debris onto nearby structures and the sidewalk. The incident, which affected…
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Bronx High-Rise Partial Collapse After Gas Explosion
What happened in the Bronx An explosion on a residential high-rise in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx left a dramatic mark on the skyline Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. at 205 Alexander Ave., within NYCHA’s Mitchell Houses. Photos and video circulated showing a gaping hole where one side of the…