Bronx Car Blast: 5 Firefighters Injured After Explosion Sparks Blaze in New York City, Video Shows Massive Ball of Fire Rising in Sky
At least five firefighters were injured after a reported car explosion triggered a massive blaze in the Bronx, New York City, on Wednesday evening. Officials confirmed that the injured firefighters were transported to Jacobi Hospital for evaluation, though their current condition remains unknown.
At least five firefighters were injured after a reported car explosion triggered a massive blaze in the Bronx, New York City, on Wednesday evening, according to ABC 7 Eyewitness News. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said crews responded to reports of a car blast near 955 Westchester Avenue, close to Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street, around 7 pm. Officials confirmed that the injured firefighters were transported to Jacobi Hospital for evaluation, though their current condition remains unknown. A video circulating on social media shows a huge fireball rising into the night sky, capturing the intensity of the explosion as emergency responders rushed to control the flames. NYC Building Collapse: New York High-Rise Partially Collapses in Bronx (See Pic).
Bronx Car Explosion Injures 5
🚨#BREAKING: A Vehicle has caused a large explosion injuring multiple firefighters
At this time Emergency crews are responding to an incident in the Bronx, New York, after a vehicle exploded that left multiple firefighters injured. Witnesses described… pic.twitter.com/EbGGyJTDAn
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BREAKING: EXPLOSION in The Bronx, New York
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