Longwood, Bronx
Seven Firefighters Hurt in Car Explosion, Fire Caused by Cigarette
Reported Nov 5 at 7:18 PM · Updated Nov 6 at 11:08 PM · 703.7K Notified · 290.7K Viewed
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FDNY officials say a discarded cigarette butt sparked a Bronx trash fire that spread to a parked car and exploded. The blast injured seven firefighters, five of whom suffered serious burns while battling the flames.
FDNY officials say a discarded cigarette butt sparked a Bronx trash fire that spread to a parked car and exploded. The blast injured seven firefighters, five of whom suffered serious burns while battling the flames.
FDNY officials say a discarded cigarette butt sparked a Bronx trash fire that spread to a parked car and exploded. The blast injured seven firefighters, five of whom suffered serious burns while battling the flames.
FDNY officials say a discarded cigarette butt sparked a Bronx trash fire that spread to a parked car and exploded. The blast injured seven firefighters, five of whom suffered serious burns while battling the flames.
FDNY officials say a discarded cigarette butt sparked a Bronx trash fire that spread to a parked car and exploded. The blast injured seven firefighters, five of whom suffered serious burns while battling the flames.
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FDNY officials determined a discarded cigarette butt sparked the trash fire that spread to a parked car’s gas tank, triggering the explosion. Investigators say the flames intensified when someone tried to douse the blaze with water.
FDNY Fire Marshals are conducting an investigation and will determine the cause of the blaze.
According to an article from NBC News, seven firefighters were injured after a car exploded on Wednesday night. Five of the injured firefighters suffered burns to the hands and face, and three were admitted to a hospital, per FDNY officials. None of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening.
An update from the New York Post says that six firefighters were hurt in the blast. The fire was brought under control around 8:19 p.m.
The extent of the injuries to the firefighters is unclear.
An update from ABC News indicates that at least five firefighters were injured.
FDNY officials determined a discarded cigarette butt sparked the trash fire that spread to a parked car’s gas tank, triggering the explosion. Investigators say the flames intensified when someone tried to douse the blaze with water.
FDNY Fire Marshals are conducting an investigation and will determine the cause of the blaze.
According to an article from NBC News, seven firefighters were injured after a car exploded on Wednesday night. Five of the injured firefighters suffered burns to the hands and face, and three were admitted to a hospital, per FDNY officials. None of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening.
An update from the New York Post says that six firefighters were hurt in the blast. The fire was brought under control around 8:19 p.m.
The extent of the injuries to the firefighters is unclear.
An update from ABC News indicates that at least five firefighters were injured.
FDNY officials determined a discarded cigarette butt sparked the trash fire that spread to a parked car’s gas tank, triggering the explosion. Investigators say the flames intensified when someone tried to douse the blaze with water.
FDNY Fire Marshals are conducting an investigation and will determine the cause of the blaze.
According to an article from NBC News, seven firefighters were injured after a car exploded on Wednesday night. Five of the injured firefighters suffered burns to the hands and face, and three were admitted to a hospital, per FDNY officials. None of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening.
An update from the New York Post says that six firefighters were hurt in the blast. The fire was brought under control around 8:19 p.m.
The extent of the injuries to the firefighters is unclear.
An update from ABC News indicates that at least five firefighters were injured.
FDNY officials determined a discarded cigarette butt sparked the trash fire that spread to a parked car’s gas tank, triggering the explosion. Investigators say the flames intensified when someone tried to douse the blaze with water.
FDNY Fire Marshals are conducting an investigation and will determine the cause of the blaze.
According to an article from NBC News, seven firefighters were injured after a car exploded on Wednesday night. Five of the injured firefighters suffered burns to the hands and face, and three were admitted to a hospital, per FDNY officials. None of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening.
An update from the New York Post says that six firefighters were hurt in the blast. The fire was brought under control around 8:19 p.m.
The extent of the injuries to the firefighters is unclear.
An update from ABC News indicates that at least five firefighters were injured.
FDNY officials determined a discarded cigarette butt sparked the trash fire that spread to a parked car’s gas tank, triggering the explosion. Investigators say the flames intensified when someone tried to douse the blaze with water.
FDNY Fire Marshals are conducting an investigation and will determine the cause of the blaze.
According to an article from NBC News, seven firefighters were injured after a car exploded on Wednesday night. Five of the injured firefighters suffered burns to the hands and face, and three were admitted to a hospital, per FDNY officials. None of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening.
An update from the New York Post says that six firefighters were hurt in the blast. The fire was brought under control around 8:19 p.m.
The extent of the injuries to the firefighters is unclear.
An update from ABC News indicates that at least five firefighters were injured.
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God bless our Firefighters 🙏
God bless the FDNY and the people in the area.. All the first responders🙏🏻
I pray the firefighters injuries are not too serious.
🙏🙌
GOD BLESS OUR FIREMEN 🚒
God bless our Firefighters 🙏
God bless the FDNY and the people in the area.. All the first responders🙏🏻
I pray the firefighters injuries are not too serious.
🙏🙌
GOD BLESS OUR FIREMEN 🚒
God bless our Firefighters 🙏
God bless the FDNY and the people in the area.. All the first responders🙏🏻
I pray the firefighters injuries are not too serious.
🙏🙌
GOD BLESS OUR FIREMEN 🚒
God bless our Firefighters 🙏
God bless the FDNY and the people in the area.. All the first responders🙏🏻
I pray the firefighters injuries are not too serious.
🙏🙌
GOD BLESS OUR FIREMEN 🚒
God bless our Firefighters 🙏
God bless the FDNY and the people in the area.. All the first responders🙏🏻
I pray the firefighters injuries are not too serious.
🙏🙌
GOD BLESS OUR FIREMEN 🚒
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