At least one person was killed Tuesday after an explosion at a Bronx apartment building caused a massive fire and partial collapse of the building.
The Fire Department, FDNY, and Police confirmed that a 77-year-old woman was deceased and two other women, ages 68 and 82, were in stable condition. Five police officers suffered smoke inhalation and were also taken to hospitals.
The explosion was initially thought to be gas-related, but Con Ed said he had no indication that was the case.
Witnesses pointed to our sister network News 4 They heard at least two explosions, followed by flames. Onlookers at first thought it was snowing, until they realized it was ashes falling from the fire.
The video tweeted by a New York City councilman shows images of thick black smoke billowing from the building and an active response from the city’s Fire Department.
