Manhattan Gas Explosion Injures 19, 4 Critically [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
Firefighters are still on the scene of an apartment fire in Manhattan's East Village this morning. An explosion caused the 7 alarm blaze yesterday afternoon.
#EXCLUSIVE new video shows moment of explosion in the #EastVillage http://t.co/7DEjUN6LMF #ABC7NY
— Jay Holder (@jauntingjourno) March 27, 2015
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the explosion may be gas repeated but the investigation is continuing into the fire that injured 19 people, 4 critically. Smoke could be seen from miles away.
See photos and video from the fire.
"Preliminary evidence suggests a gas related explosion. That investigation is ongoing." - Mayor @BilldeBlasio.
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 26, 2015
Thank you to our @FDNY heroes who arrived on site in #EastVillage within 2:47 minutes after getting the call. pic.twitter.com/aNbxoNBOCz
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) March 26, 2015
#BREAKING: 2nd Ave - 7th Street - Building collapse @NYPD9Pct #SOD #ESU #K9 #Aviation #FD pic.twitter.com/HoWmtfWKeW
— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) March 26, 2015