One person was killed and 14 others were injured after a powerful explosion triggered a five-alarm fire at a residential building in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx.
The incident occurred on East 209th Street, where flames rapidly spread through the building and prompted a major emergency response. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze as residents were evacuated from the property.
Several residents reported smelling gas shortly before the explosion, although authorities have not yet confirmed whether a gas leak caused the incident. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Dozens of families were displaced as a result of the fire, with emergency services and relief organizations assisting affected residents. Officials are continuing to assess the structural damage and determine whether the building is safe to enter.
