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.

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.

Manhattan Fire Photo Gallery

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