24.01.2026 21:20
A gas explosion in a social housing building in New York City, USA, led to a large fire. One person lost their life in the incident, while 14 others were injured, including one person in critical condition.
A gas leak in a 16-story apartment building located in the Bronx area of New York State, USA, caused an explosion during the night. The fire that broke out quickly spread to the upper floors of the building.
EXPLOSION OCCURRED ON THE 16TH FLOOR, BUILDING EVACUATED
According to information from officials, the explosion occurred on the 16th floor of the building. As the flames spread rapidly, more than 150 apartments in the building were evacuated as a precaution. Intense flames were seen rising from many windows on the upper floors of the apartment during the fire.
ONE PERSON DIED, 14 INJURED
The New York Fire Department announced that a civilian, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, lost their life in the incident, and 14 people were injured. It was reported that one of the injured is in critical condition. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulances dispatched to the scene.
MORE THAN 230 FIRST RESPONSE TEAMS WERE DEPLOYED
More than 230 firefighters and emergency personnel from 75 units were assigned to intervene in the fire. Despite the freezing cold weather conditions, the teams made intense efforts to bring the fire under control.
Officials stated that a report of a gas smell was received from the building about 15 minutes before the explosion. New York Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol highlighted the approaching winter storm, stating, "If this incident had occurred during the snowstorm, the consequences could have been much more severe."
While officials noted that the exact cause of the gas explosion has not yet been determined, they announced that a comprehensive investigation into the incident is ongoing.