View of the East River, Manhattan district. Getty Images/Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group
This is reported by The New York Post
Seven firefighters were injured during a powerful car explosion in New York. According to the New York Fire Department, the incident occurred around 19:06, when rescuers were fighting a blaze in front of a building between Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street in the Longwood neighborhood.
Footage from the scene showed a fierce blaze: flames rose above the street, and thick smoke forced residents to flee from the flames.
On the sidewalk, a lot of trash and debris were burning. Several cars were on fire. And shortly after our arrival, there was some explosive event – a large fireball,
No further details on the causes of the explosion or the condition of the injured have been released at this time. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Officials expect official explanations regarding the causes of the explosion and the firefighters’ actions. Full information will be released after the completion of the investigation and the scene is examined.
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