One Killed, Eight Injured in Explosion, Two-Alarm Fire
869 Fox St, Longwood, Bronx
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Summary
- One person was killed and eight people, including five officers, were injured in an explosion and fire in the Bronx Tuesday morning, officials said.
- The explosion occurred at around 11 a.m. at 869 Fox Street.
- In a press briefing, Mayor Eric Adams said police officers ran into a burning building next door to the explosion to help residents evacuate the home.
- Police officers were able to rescue one woman from the home.
- Upon arrival, crews saw that one building had exploded, destroying three units.
- They searched the two adjacent buildings for any occupants, and did not find anyone remaining inside.
- FDNY Chief John Hodgens said two women were in the building at the time of the explosion. Firefighters found them lying on the ground outside.
- EMS personnel transported them to an area hospital, where one of the women was pronounced dead.
- As of the press conference on Tuesday evening, eight people, including five police officers, had reported injuries. Two of those people were reported to be in critical condition.
- Officials said all of the victims were in their 60s, and that they sustained “traumatic injuries” due to the explosion.
- Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of the explosion. Preliminary investigation indicates the explosion may have been related to gas.
- Gas was turned off for the whole block.
- The Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents.
- Crews are continuing to search the building for evidence and are involved in an ongoing investigation.
Timeline
According to a Tweet from the Fire Department of New York, the situation is now under control.
Firefighters have requested additional units to assist with debris removal.
Firefighters advise most of the fire has been extinguished, and they are continuing to put water on hot spots throughout the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 869 Fox St.
Firefighters advise heavy equipment is responding to assist with debris removal as they continue to battle the two-alarm fire.
Firefighters advise four people are injured; two people sustained life-threatening injuries, one person sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, and one person sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
Firefighters advise the incident is a two-alarm fire, and fire spread throughout the building. They did not find anyone inside two of the three neighboring structures; their search of the primary building and one neighboring structure will be delayed because of structural instability.
Firefighters have updated the address to 869 Fox Street, according to a tweet from FDNY.
Firefighters advise two people sustained injuries that are not life-threatening, and one person sustained injuries that are considered serious and potentially life-threatening.
Police asked EMS to respond to treat a person with minor injuries near 878 Tiffany St.
Police advise they are not allowing any vehicle traffic at Fox St and Intervale Ave.
Firefighters report three people have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
People nearby should avoid smoke, and close windows, according to a tweet from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are using two hoses to put water on the building, and that they do not think they can bring the fire under control with the resources already at the scene.
Streets are closed around what is now a three-alarm fire, according to information tweeted from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are only able to fight the fire from the exterior.
Specialized police and firefighter units are also responding, including an aircraft.
Police have closed streets surrounding the collapsed building. Firefighters confirm they found evidence of a "major explosion" and fire on three floors of the three-story building.
Police confirm the structure is collapsing.
Firefighters received an updated address of 850 Fox St, near Intervale Ave. Police received information that there are possible people inside the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Fox St.
EMS units have been requested.
Police were not immediately certain whether there were occupants inside the building.
Firefighters are advising that a three-story building is on fire.
Police are advising that the building is collapsing.
Police are blocking the traffic.
Firefighters are reporting that they can see smoke from the highway.
People are said to be in the building.
Firefighters and EMS are en route.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Intervale Ave.
A Citizen user has shared a video showing a huge fire engulfing a building.
It is unknown if the building occupied.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 871 Intervale Ave.
According to a Tweet from the Fire Department of New York, the situation is now under control.
Firefighters have requested additional units to assist with debris removal.
Firefighters advise most of the fire has been extinguished, and they are continuing to put water on hot spots throughout the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 869 Fox St.
Firefighters advise heavy equipment is responding to assist with debris removal as they continue to battle the two-alarm fire.
Firefighters advise four people are injured; two people sustained life-threatening injuries, one person sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, and one person sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
Firefighters advise the incident is a two-alarm fire, and fire spread throughout the building. They did not find anyone inside two of the three neighboring structures; their search of the primary building and one neighboring structure will be delayed because of structural instability.
Firefighters have updated the address to 869 Fox Street, according to a tweet from FDNY.
Firefighters advise two people sustained injuries that are not life-threatening, and one person sustained injuries that are considered serious and potentially life-threatening.
Police asked EMS to respond to treat a person with minor injuries near 878 Tiffany St.
Police advise they are not allowing any vehicle traffic at Fox St and Intervale Ave.
Firefighters report three people have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
People nearby should avoid smoke, and close windows, according to a tweet from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are using two hoses to put water on the building, and that they do not think they can bring the fire under control with the resources already at the scene.
Streets are closed around what is now a three-alarm fire, according to information tweeted from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are only able to fight the fire from the exterior.
Specialized police and firefighter units are also responding, including an aircraft.
Police have closed streets surrounding the collapsed building. Firefighters confirm they found evidence of a "major explosion" and fire on three floors of the three-story building.
Police confirm the structure is collapsing.
Firefighters received an updated address of 850 Fox St, near Intervale Ave. Police received information that there are possible people inside the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Fox St.
EMS units have been requested.
Police were not immediately certain whether there were occupants inside the building.
Firefighters are advising that a three-story building is on fire.
Police are advising that the building is collapsing.
Police are blocking the traffic.
Firefighters are reporting that they can see smoke from the highway.
People are said to be in the building.
Firefighters and EMS are en route.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Intervale Ave.
A Citizen user has shared a video showing a huge fire engulfing a building.
It is unknown if the building occupied.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 871 Intervale Ave.
According to a Tweet from the Fire Department of New York, the situation is now under control.
Firefighters have requested additional units to assist with debris removal.
Firefighters advise most of the fire has been extinguished, and they are continuing to put water on hot spots throughout the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 869 Fox St.
Firefighters advise heavy equipment is responding to assist with debris removal as they continue to battle the two-alarm fire.
Firefighters advise four people are injured; two people sustained life-threatening injuries, one person sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, and one person sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
Firefighters advise the incident is a two-alarm fire, and fire spread throughout the building. They did not find anyone inside two of the three neighboring structures; their search of the primary building and one neighboring structure will be delayed because of structural instability.
Firefighters have updated the address to 869 Fox Street, according to a tweet from FDNY.
Firefighters advise two people sustained injuries that are not life-threatening, and one person sustained injuries that are considered serious and potentially life-threatening.
Police asked EMS to respond to treat a person with minor injuries near 878 Tiffany St.
Police advise they are not allowing any vehicle traffic at Fox St and Intervale Ave.
Firefighters report three people have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
People nearby should avoid smoke, and close windows, according to a tweet from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are using two hoses to put water on the building, and that they do not think they can bring the fire under control with the resources already at the scene.
Streets are closed around what is now a three-alarm fire, according to information tweeted from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are only able to fight the fire from the exterior.
Specialized police and firefighter units are also responding, including an aircraft.
Police have closed streets surrounding the collapsed building. Firefighters confirm they found evidence of a "major explosion" and fire on three floors of the three-story building.
Police confirm the structure is collapsing.
Firefighters received an updated address of 850 Fox St, near Intervale Ave. Police received information that there are possible people inside the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Fox St.
EMS units have been requested.
Police were not immediately certain whether there were occupants inside the building.
Firefighters are advising that a three-story building is on fire.
Police are advising that the building is collapsing.
Police are blocking the traffic.
Firefighters are reporting that they can see smoke from the highway.
People are said to be in the building.
Firefighters and EMS are en route.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Intervale Ave.
A Citizen user has shared a video showing a huge fire engulfing a building.
It is unknown if the building occupied.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 871 Intervale Ave.
According to a Tweet from the Fire Department of New York, the situation is now under control.
Firefighters have requested additional units to assist with debris removal.
Firefighters advise most of the fire has been extinguished, and they are continuing to put water on hot spots throughout the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 869 Fox St.
Firefighters advise heavy equipment is responding to assist with debris removal as they continue to battle the two-alarm fire.
Firefighters advise four people are injured; two people sustained life-threatening injuries, one person sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, and one person sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
Firefighters advise the incident is a two-alarm fire, and fire spread throughout the building. They did not find anyone inside two of the three neighboring structures; their search of the primary building and one neighboring structure will be delayed because of structural instability.
Firefighters have updated the address to 869 Fox Street, according to a tweet from FDNY.
Firefighters advise two people sustained injuries that are not life-threatening, and one person sustained injuries that are considered serious and potentially life-threatening.
Police asked EMS to respond to treat a person with minor injuries near 878 Tiffany St.
Police advise they are not allowing any vehicle traffic at Fox St and Intervale Ave.
Firefighters report three people have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
People nearby should avoid smoke, and close windows, according to a tweet from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are using two hoses to put water on the building, and that they do not think they can bring the fire under control with the resources already at the scene.
Streets are closed around what is now a three-alarm fire, according to information tweeted from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are only able to fight the fire from the exterior.
Specialized police and firefighter units are also responding, including an aircraft.
Police have closed streets surrounding the collapsed building. Firefighters confirm they found evidence of a "major explosion" and fire on three floors of the three-story building.
Police confirm the structure is collapsing.
Firefighters received an updated address of 850 Fox St, near Intervale Ave. Police received information that there are possible people inside the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Fox St.
EMS units have been requested.
Police were not immediately certain whether there were occupants inside the building.
Firefighters are advising that a three-story building is on fire.
Police are advising that the building is collapsing.
Police are blocking the traffic.
Firefighters are reporting that they can see smoke from the highway.
People are said to be in the building.
Firefighters and EMS are en route.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Intervale Ave.
A Citizen user has shared a video showing a huge fire engulfing a building.
It is unknown if the building occupied.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 871 Intervale Ave.
According to a Tweet from the Fire Department of New York, the situation is now under control.
Firefighters have requested additional units to assist with debris removal.
Firefighters advise most of the fire has been extinguished, and they are continuing to put water on hot spots throughout the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 869 Fox St.
Firefighters advise heavy equipment is responding to assist with debris removal as they continue to battle the two-alarm fire.
Firefighters advise four people are injured; two people sustained life-threatening injuries, one person sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, and one person sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
Firefighters advise the incident is a two-alarm fire, and fire spread throughout the building. They did not find anyone inside two of the three neighboring structures; their search of the primary building and one neighboring structure will be delayed because of structural instability.
Firefighters have updated the address to 869 Fox Street, according to a tweet from FDNY.
Firefighters advise two people sustained injuries that are not life-threatening, and one person sustained injuries that are considered serious and potentially life-threatening.
Police asked EMS to respond to treat a person with minor injuries near 878 Tiffany St.
Police advise they are not allowing any vehicle traffic at Fox St and Intervale Ave.
Firefighters report three people have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
People nearby should avoid smoke, and close windows, according to a tweet from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are using two hoses to put water on the building, and that they do not think they can bring the fire under control with the resources already at the scene.
Streets are closed around what is now a three-alarm fire, according to information tweeted from NYC Emergency Management.
Firefighters advise they are only able to fight the fire from the exterior.
Specialized police and firefighter units are also responding, including an aircraft.
Police have closed streets surrounding the collapsed building. Firefighters confirm they found evidence of a "major explosion" and fire on three floors of the three-story building.
Police confirm the structure is collapsing.
Firefighters received an updated address of 850 Fox St, near Intervale Ave. Police received information that there are possible people inside the building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Fox St.
EMS units have been requested.
Police were not immediately certain whether there were occupants inside the building.
Firefighters are advising that a three-story building is on fire.
Police are advising that the building is collapsing.
Police are blocking the traffic.
Firefighters are reporting that they can see smoke from the highway.
People are said to be in the building.
Firefighters and EMS are en route.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 850 Intervale Ave.
A Citizen user has shared a video showing a huge fire engulfing a building.
It is unknown if the building occupied.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 871 Intervale Ave.
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Fix the heat so these people in their homes won’t be cold just how I am and I’m paying $2000 in rent with my children it’s ridiculous blessings upon you all I hope for protection against all of us
@MindYaBFUCK Amen
Everyone's blaming the current & former mayors, the cops, the Democrats... Nobody's talking about these bum ass landlords that allow unsafe living conditions
Exactly, people trying to stay warm bc their landlord isnt providing heat
THE KIDS AT THE DAYCARE ARE FINE. Just traumatized from the EXPLOSION. They were already evacuated. Not sure if parents were notified but the children across the street at the daycare are fine.
@CharliePrince Thank God, I was worried about them, thank you for the information…
With all these random fires, I hope ya have a "just in case" bag set up. I sure do! You never know what's gonna happen... smh.
@TaylorMelecio a bag with some clothes and documents
Fix the heat so these people in their homes won’t be cold just how I am and I’m paying $2000 in rent with my children it’s ridiculous blessings upon you all I hope for protection against all of us
@MindYaBFUCK Amen
Everyone's blaming the current & former mayors, the cops, the Democrats... Nobody's talking about these bum ass landlords that allow unsafe living conditions
Exactly, people trying to stay warm bc their landlord isnt providing heat
THE KIDS AT THE DAYCARE ARE FINE. Just traumatized from the EXPLOSION. They were already evacuated. Not sure if parents were notified but the children across the street at the daycare are fine.
@CharliePrince Thank God, I was worried about them, thank you for the information…
With all these random fires, I hope ya have a "just in case" bag set up. I sure do! You never know what's gonna happen... smh.
@TaylorMelecio a bag with some clothes and documents
Fix the heat so these people in their homes won’t be cold just how I am and I’m paying $2000 in rent with my children it’s ridiculous blessings upon you all I hope for protection against all of us
@MindYaBFUCK Amen
Everyone's blaming the current & former mayors, the cops, the Democrats... Nobody's talking about these bum ass landlords that allow unsafe living conditions
Exactly, people trying to stay warm bc their landlord isnt providing heat
THE KIDS AT THE DAYCARE ARE FINE. Just traumatized from the EXPLOSION. They were already evacuated. Not sure if parents were notified but the children across the street at the daycare are fine.
@CharliePrince Thank God, I was worried about them, thank you for the information…
With all these random fires, I hope ya have a "just in case" bag set up. I sure do! You never know what's gonna happen... smh.
@TaylorMelecio a bag with some clothes and documents
Fix the heat so these people in their homes won’t be cold just how I am and I’m paying $2000 in rent with my children it’s ridiculous blessings upon you all I hope for protection against all of us
@MindYaBFUCK Amen
Everyone's blaming the current & former mayors, the cops, the Democrats... Nobody's talking about these bum ass landlords that allow unsafe living conditions
Exactly, people trying to stay warm bc their landlord isnt providing heat
THE KIDS AT THE DAYCARE ARE FINE. Just traumatized from the EXPLOSION. They were already evacuated. Not sure if parents were notified but the children across the street at the daycare are fine.
@CharliePrince Thank God, I was worried about them, thank you for the information…
With all these random fires, I hope ya have a "just in case" bag set up. I sure do! You never know what's gonna happen... smh.
@TaylorMelecio a bag with some clothes and documents
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Fix the heat so these people in their homes won’t be cold just how I am and I’m paying $2000 in rent with my children it’s ridiculous blessings upon you all I hope for protection against all of us
@MindYaBFUCK Amen
Everyone's blaming the current & former mayors, the cops, the Democrats... Nobody's talking about these bum ass landlords that allow unsafe living conditions
Exactly, people trying to stay warm bc their landlord isnt providing heat
THE KIDS AT THE DAYCARE ARE FINE. Just traumatized from the EXPLOSION. They were already evacuated. Not sure if parents were notified but the children across the street at the daycare are fine.
@CharliePrince Thank God, I was worried about them, thank you for the information…
With all these random fires, I hope ya have a "just in case" bag set up. I sure do! You never know what's gonna happen... smh.
@TaylorMelecio a bag with some clothes and documents