According to the Russian Satellite News Agency reported on the 19th, according to New York officials, a large-scale explosion in the Bronx on Tuesday (18th) destroyed a house, killing 1 person and injuring 8 people. Just a few days ago, a fire broke out in the same area, killing 17 people and injuring dozens more.
Russian Satellite News Agency reported with image
The explosion occurred around noon in a three-story townhouse in the Longwood neighborhood. It sparked a secondary fire that burned down the building and damaged several surrounding houses. The explosion was reportedly triggered by a gas leak.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference on Tuesday: "Our hearts are with the families of the victims. John Hodgens, chief of operations for the New York Fire Department, added that the building next to the collapsed building had been severely damaged and would have to be demolished.
Video screenshot of the scene of the fire
Local officials have reported 9 casualties, four of whom were residents and five of whom were New York police officers who were being treated for inhaling smoke. A 77-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while two other women, aged 82 and 68, were also being treated and were reported to be in stable condition.
The blast, which occurred about 5 miles (about 8 kilometers) from the building where the Fire broke out on Jan. 9, was caused by a heater failure that killed 19 people, including nine children, and injured 32 others. One resident told the media afterwards the details of the horrific tragedy, recalling, "Just like 9/11." ”
Previous investigations have found that many of the security measures in the building where the fire occurred have been ineffective or unreliable, including fire alarms to limit the spread of fire and fire safety doors that close automatically. On Monday, the City agreed to pay $2 million in damages to the victims and their families. (Editor: SDY)