"At about 8:10 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, New York City firefighters received reports of a gas explosion from the 20-story New York City Housing Authority building on Alexander Avenue, the New York City Fire Department said in an email to USA TODAY. The incinerator shaft collapsed, resulting in a gas leak. Local TV news station footage showed debris falling onto city streets from a building that had significant strips blown off over several stories. NYCHA didn't immediately respond to an email request for comment."
"There are no known injuries at this time as operations are ongoing, FDNY said. New York Mayor Eric Adams said on X that he had been briefed on the emergency situation in the Mott Haven neighborhood. City emergency management officials said people should use alternate routes as they expect traffic delays and emergency personnel near the area. The city Department of Buildings said on X that inspectors were en route to the response at NYCHA's Mitchel Houses. This is a developing story."
At about 8:10 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, reports of a gas explosion came from a 20-story New York City Housing Authority building on Alexander Avenue in the South Bronx. The incinerator shaft collapsed and caused a gas leak. Local television footage showed debris falling onto streets and large strips blown off multiple stories. FDNY is investigating the incident and said there are no known injuries while operations continue. Mayor Eric Adams was briefed and city emergency management warned of traffic delays and advised alternate routes. The Department of Buildings dispatched inspectors to NYCHA's Mitchel Houses and the response remains active.
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