Building Explodes and Collapses in Manhattan, New York City (VIDEO)
Here is the video of the building that exploded and collapsed in upper Manhattan, New York City early Wednesday. According to officials, two people are dead and at least 22 are injured.
“There are a number of people missing,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference. “I emphasize that those who are missing could well be safe in another location and just not contacted yet or reachable yet.”
The FDNY said it received a call shortly after 9:30 a.m. reporting a large explosion in the five-story apartment building on Park Avenue near 116th Street in East Harlem.
Based on preliminary information, the mayor said, “The only indication of danger came about 15 minutes earlier when a gas leak was reported to Con Edison. Con Ed dispatched a team to respond. The explosion occurred before that team could arrive.”
VIDEO
Now: #FDNY continues operations at the 5-alarm fire/collapse on Park Ave., #Manhattan. 250+ members responding. pic.twitter.com/nG75RWzqIU
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014
Now: #FDNY at the scene of the 5-alarm fire and collapse in #Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/GxkaNLzqqq
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014