The Bronx can't get a break. Gas explosions are no joke. My mom's building had a gas leak and thank goodness someone alerted Con Ed. The gas was turned off for about a week until Con Ed discovered and fixed it.
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs...ZgRO0h3EQiAPIQ
One person has died and at least seven others are injured after a possible gas explosion caused a massive fire and partial building collapse Tuesday in the Bronx.
According to the FDNY, crews are still battling a two-alarm fire inside a residential building located at 869 Fox Street near Intervale Avenue in Longwood.
The NYPD says an 82-year-old female was pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital with smoke inhalation.
Additionally, a 77-year-old female is listed in critical condition and a 68-year-old female was transported to Lincoln Hospital, both for smoke inhalation, police say.
The NYPD says five police officers were also being treated for smoke inhalation at Lincoln Hospital and are listed in stable condition.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
