Gas explosion in Bronx sends doors and windows flying into the street with at least ten injured in horrific blast including children and one firefighter
- Explosion occurred in a home in the Morris Park section at 3.30pm Thursday
- At least ten people were injured, with two suffering life-threatening injuries
- A firefighter suffered minor injuries and kids were among the critically wounded
- NYPD Special Operations, FDNY and ConEdison workers responded to the scene
A gas explosion in the Bronx has left at least ten people injured, including children a and one firefighter, after the powerful blast flung the doors and windows of a home out into the street.
The explosion occurred around 3.30pm on Thursday on Paulding Avenue in the Morris Park section of the New York City borough, on the second floor of a three-story townhouse.
Units from FDNY, NYPD Special Operations and ConEdison rushed to the scene, according to NYPD Chief of Department Terrence Monahan, who warned residents to expect a ‘heavy police presence’ and avoid the area.
Firefighters advised dispatch that up to ten people were injured, with two suffering life-threatening wounds, according to emergency radio traffic. Children were believed to be among the critically injured.
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A gas explosion in the Bronx has left at least ten people injured, including children a and one firefighter, after the powerful blast flung the doors and windows from the home
The explosion occurred around 3.30pm on Thursday on Paulding Avenue in the Morris Park section of the New York City borough, on the second floor of a three-story townhouse
Units from FDNY, NYPD Special Operations and ConEdison rushed to the scene, according to NYPD Chief of Department Terrence Monahan
One of the injured people was a firefighter who suffered minor injuries. Two others suffered from serious injuries, and four others suffered minor injuries.
The fire was under control and search and rescue complete by about 4.30pm.
ConEd workers and firefighters continued assessing the building for potential gas leaks.
There was no initial information on what caused the gas build-up in the residence.
One of the doors from the house was seen dangling from power lines across the street from the home, after the powerful blast blew it away
Firefighters advised dispatch that up to ten people were injured, with two suffering life-threatening wounds, according to emergency radio traffic
A massive emergency response was mobilized, and the seriously injured were rushed to nearby hospitals
The fire was under control and search and rescue complete by about 4.30pm
Photos and videos from the scene show the extent of the devastation.
One of the doors from the house was seen dangling from power lines across the street from the home, after the powerful blast blew it away.
A massive emergency response was mobilized, and the seriously injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.
There was no initial information on what caused the gas build-up in the residence
The Department of Buildings said inspectors were en route to conduct a structural stability inspection of the building following the explosion
New York City Emergency Management said in an alert to expect road closures
‘Expect road closures, traffic delays, mass transit disruptions & emergency personnel near Paulding Avenue & Poplar Street, The Bronx. Use alternate routes,’ New York City Emergency Management said in an alert.
The Department of Buildings said inspectors were en route to conduct a structural stability inspection of the building following the explosion.