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.

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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).

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