Partial Building Collapse After Gas Explosion in Mott Haven
205 Alexander Ave, Mott Haven, Bronx
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Summary
- A gas explosion in a high-rise residential building in the Bronx caused a partial collapse just after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The explosion reportedly caused the collapse of the incinerator shaft in the 17-story building.
- Roughly 40 apartments have been evacuated while crews remain on scene.
- According to the most recent NYCHA data, the housing complex has approximately 3,500 residents in 1,730 units across 10 residential buildings. It was completed in 1966 and encompasses two city blocks from East 135th to 137th streets.
- There are no reported injuries.
Timeline
While heat and hot water have been mostly restored through mobile boilers, some tenants still report no service.
According to a report from CBS News, the outage has left hundreds unable to cook. NYCHA is distributing over 1,000 hot plates and slow cookers as a temporary fix.
Two weeks after a partial building collapse caused by a boiler explosion, Bronx residents at the Mitchell Houses remain without gas.
Emergency responders have terminated the Level 1 mobilization, with operations stabilizing.
Officials say work was reportedly being done on the building's boiler this morning. The cause of the explosion and the subsequent partial collapse remains under investigation.
The Chief Operating Officer of NYCHA said the agency is working closely with building residents to ensure they receive the services they need.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) President said that today's explosion occurred in the boiler room. "This is an all-hands-on-deck effort...but we are grateful no one lost their life."
The operation has shifted to recovery efforts, including building inspectors ensuring the structure is sound.
The NYC Fire Commissioner said that the fire department was notified of a possible building collapse around 8:10 a.m. this morning. Firefighters were on scene 4 minutes later.
Emergency responders are coordinating the arrival of a crane to assist with ongoing operations at the scene.
Mayor Adams said there are no reported injuries. Several apartments were evacuated to ensure the safety of residents. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
Mayor Adams and other city officials are on the scene of the partial building collapse.
Emergency responders have been managing the incident for over two hours, with operations continuing to stabilize.
NYC officials are expected to hold a news conference shortly. Stay with Citizen for updates.
Emergency responders confirm no one was injured, with fire operations deescalating and some units being released from the scene.
Emergency responders have declared the situation in the Bronx under control, with operations stabilizing.
Emergency responders have declared the situation under control at the Alexander Avenue location in the Bronx. Operations are stabilizing.
Emergency responders are conducting apartment checks, confirming all checked apartments are clear. Operations continue.
Emergency responders are addressing a report of a person trapped in apartment 17, with fire resources en route to assist.
Emergency responders confirm zero patients and moderate risk to public safety personnel, with operations ongoing for over 90 minutes.
Emergency responders report that fire operations are deescalating, maintaining current resources on scene, with staging areas unchanged.
Emergency responders are addressing a situation involving a trapped individual in an apartment, with restricted access to the building.
Emergency responders report that gas lines have been shut down, and the incident is likely stable. Operations continue.
Emergency responders confirm an explosion in the incinerator shaft at a Bronx location, with ongoing operations to manage the situation.
Emergency responders report the incident is now under control, with gas lines shut down and operations stabilizing.
Radio clips available.
Emergency responders have established a collapse zone and a forensic engineer is en route to the scene. Operations continue.
Emergency responders report the incident's potential risk is moderate, with operations ongoing for over an hour in the Bronx.
Emergency responders report zero patients and have canceled one rescue unit. Operations continue at the scene.
Emergency responders confirm the gas shutoff is complete, and they are clearing residual gas. Primary searches are negative.
Emergency responders have completed primary searches on the exterior walkway with no issues found. Operations continue.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch at the Bronx incident, with no patients reported and staging areas maintained.
Emergency responders are addressing residual gas issues at the building, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety.
FDNY shared an overhead image of the damage on X.
Emergency responders have assigned tactical support and confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection is en route.
Emergency responders have successfully shut off the gas to the building and are working to prevent any fire hazards.
Emergency responders report that the incident is affecting F and G subway lines. Con Edison is working to shut off the gas.
Emergency responders have notified the Department of Environmental Protection, which is en route to assist with the ongoing incident.
Emergency responders are addressing potential water main issues underground as part of the ongoing incident response.
Emergency responders continue to manage the high-risk situation, with additional medical support requested for an unrelated patient.
Emergency responders continue operations at the scene, with established medical rescue groups and additional rescue support requested.
Emergency responders have designated specific units for communication, hazmat support, and safety roles at the Mitchel Houses incident.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch for the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders have declared a major emergency response for the ongoing incident, coordinating efforts at the scene.
Emergency responders report a 17-story incinerator shaft collapse. Gas shut-off is pending, and searches are ongoing.
Emergency responders, including a K-9 unit, are on scene, with additional fire units and Con Edison en route for support.
Emergency responders are requesting additional equipment to clear rubble and have called for a robot bomb-sniffing team to assist.
Emergency responders are conducting a full progress report and size-up of the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders are managing the scene and have instructed all additional units to remain at staging areas.
The location is Mitchel Houses, a NYCHA building in the Bronx.
Emergency medical teams are on the scene.
The potential risk to civilians and first responders is high.
Emergency responders are on scene with additional units en route. Medical support is requested at the front of the building.
Authorities confirm the building collapse with no reported injuries. Firefighters are currently removing debris at the scene.
Authorities confirm a partial building collapse at Alexander Avenue with no injuries reported. No schools are affected.
Authorities are investigating an unconfirmed report of an explosion at PS 154, with no additional details available yet.
Rescue teams are actively involved in the Bronx incident, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
Firefighters are addressing a clutter condition in a 20-story building, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
According to another officer, a building did collapse, but police are not sure which building it is. Multiple schools are nearby.
Firefighters have requested an urgent response from Con Edison due to a strong gas odor in the area.
Firefighters are coordinating a major technical response in the Bronx, confirming no structural damage from the gas explosion.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 205 Alexander Ave.
Firefighters report a gas explosion outside the building with no structural damage. They are reassessing the situation.
Firefighters are responding to a reported building collapse in the Bronx, coordinating efforts with the ongoing explosion response.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 333 E 135th St.
Firefighters are now responding to an additional location for a major technical response related to the explosion report.
Firefighters are responding to an explosion on the 17th floor, with smoke visible from the building's top.
Firefighters have received a report of an explosion on the 17th floor of a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 205 Alexander Ave.
While heat and hot water have been mostly restored through mobile boilers, some tenants still report no service.
According to a report from CBS News, the outage has left hundreds unable to cook. NYCHA is distributing over 1,000 hot plates and slow cookers as a temporary fix.
Two weeks after a partial building collapse caused by a boiler explosion, Bronx residents at the Mitchell Houses remain without gas.
Emergency responders have terminated the Level 1 mobilization, with operations stabilizing.
Officials say work was reportedly being done on the building's boiler this morning. The cause of the explosion and the subsequent partial collapse remains under investigation.
The Chief Operating Officer of NYCHA said the agency is working closely with building residents to ensure they receive the services they need.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) President said that today's explosion occurred in the boiler room. "This is an all-hands-on-deck effort...but we are grateful no one lost their life."
The operation has shifted to recovery efforts, including building inspectors ensuring the structure is sound.
The NYC Fire Commissioner said that the fire department was notified of a possible building collapse around 8:10 a.m. this morning. Firefighters were on scene 4 minutes later.
Emergency responders are coordinating the arrival of a crane to assist with ongoing operations at the scene.
Mayor Adams said there are no reported injuries. Several apartments were evacuated to ensure the safety of residents. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
Mayor Adams and other city officials are on the scene of the partial building collapse.
Emergency responders have been managing the incident for over two hours, with operations continuing to stabilize.
NYC officials are expected to hold a news conference shortly. Stay with Citizen for updates.
Emergency responders confirm no one was injured, with fire operations deescalating and some units being released from the scene.
Emergency responders have declared the situation in the Bronx under control, with operations stabilizing.
Emergency responders have declared the situation under control at the Alexander Avenue location in the Bronx. Operations are stabilizing.
Emergency responders are conducting apartment checks, confirming all checked apartments are clear. Operations continue.
Emergency responders are addressing a report of a person trapped in apartment 17, with fire resources en route to assist.
Emergency responders confirm zero patients and moderate risk to public safety personnel, with operations ongoing for over 90 minutes.
Emergency responders report that fire operations are deescalating, maintaining current resources on scene, with staging areas unchanged.
Emergency responders are addressing a situation involving a trapped individual in an apartment, with restricted access to the building.
Emergency responders report that gas lines have been shut down, and the incident is likely stable. Operations continue.
Emergency responders confirm an explosion in the incinerator shaft at a Bronx location, with ongoing operations to manage the situation.
Emergency responders report the incident is now under control, with gas lines shut down and operations stabilizing.
Radio clips available.
Emergency responders have established a collapse zone and a forensic engineer is en route to the scene. Operations continue.
Emergency responders report the incident's potential risk is moderate, with operations ongoing for over an hour in the Bronx.
Emergency responders report zero patients and have canceled one rescue unit. Operations continue at the scene.
Emergency responders confirm the gas shutoff is complete, and they are clearing residual gas. Primary searches are negative.
Emergency responders have completed primary searches on the exterior walkway with no issues found. Operations continue.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch at the Bronx incident, with no patients reported and staging areas maintained.
Emergency responders are addressing residual gas issues at the building, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety.
FDNY shared an overhead image of the damage on X.
Emergency responders have assigned tactical support and confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection is en route.
Emergency responders have successfully shut off the gas to the building and are working to prevent any fire hazards.
Emergency responders report that the incident is affecting F and G subway lines. Con Edison is working to shut off the gas.
Emergency responders have notified the Department of Environmental Protection, which is en route to assist with the ongoing incident.
Emergency responders are addressing potential water main issues underground as part of the ongoing incident response.
Emergency responders continue to manage the high-risk situation, with additional medical support requested for an unrelated patient.
Emergency responders continue operations at the scene, with established medical rescue groups and additional rescue support requested.
Emergency responders have designated specific units for communication, hazmat support, and safety roles at the Mitchel Houses incident.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch for the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders have declared a major emergency response for the ongoing incident, coordinating efforts at the scene.
Emergency responders report a 17-story incinerator shaft collapse. Gas shut-off is pending, and searches are ongoing.
Emergency responders, including a K-9 unit, are on scene, with additional fire units and Con Edison en route for support.
Emergency responders are requesting additional equipment to clear rubble and have called for a robot bomb-sniffing team to assist.
Emergency responders are conducting a full progress report and size-up of the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders are managing the scene and have instructed all additional units to remain at staging areas.
The location is Mitchel Houses, a NYCHA building in the Bronx.
Emergency medical teams are on the scene.
The potential risk to civilians and first responders is high.
Emergency responders are on scene with additional units en route. Medical support is requested at the front of the building.
Authorities confirm the building collapse with no reported injuries. Firefighters are currently removing debris at the scene.
Authorities confirm a partial building collapse at Alexander Avenue with no injuries reported. No schools are affected.
Authorities are investigating an unconfirmed report of an explosion at PS 154, with no additional details available yet.
Rescue teams are actively involved in the Bronx incident, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
Firefighters are addressing a clutter condition in a 20-story building, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
According to another officer, a building did collapse, but police are not sure which building it is. Multiple schools are nearby.
Firefighters have requested an urgent response from Con Edison due to a strong gas odor in the area.
Firefighters are coordinating a major technical response in the Bronx, confirming no structural damage from the gas explosion.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 205 Alexander Ave.
Firefighters report a gas explosion outside the building with no structural damage. They are reassessing the situation.
Firefighters are responding to a reported building collapse in the Bronx, coordinating efforts with the ongoing explosion response.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 333 E 135th St.
Firefighters are now responding to an additional location for a major technical response related to the explosion report.
Firefighters are responding to an explosion on the 17th floor, with smoke visible from the building's top.
Firefighters have received a report of an explosion on the 17th floor of a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 205 Alexander Ave.
While heat and hot water have been mostly restored through mobile boilers, some tenants still report no service.
According to a report from CBS News, the outage has left hundreds unable to cook. NYCHA is distributing over 1,000 hot plates and slow cookers as a temporary fix.
Two weeks after a partial building collapse caused by a boiler explosion, Bronx residents at the Mitchell Houses remain without gas.
Emergency responders have terminated the Level 1 mobilization, with operations stabilizing.
Officials say work was reportedly being done on the building's boiler this morning. The cause of the explosion and the subsequent partial collapse remains under investigation.
The Chief Operating Officer of NYCHA said the agency is working closely with building residents to ensure they receive the services they need.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) President said that today's explosion occurred in the boiler room. "This is an all-hands-on-deck effort...but we are grateful no one lost their life."
The operation has shifted to recovery efforts, including building inspectors ensuring the structure is sound.
The NYC Fire Commissioner said that the fire department was notified of a possible building collapse around 8:10 a.m. this morning. Firefighters were on scene 4 minutes later.
Emergency responders are coordinating the arrival of a crane to assist with ongoing operations at the scene.
Mayor Adams said there are no reported injuries. Several apartments were evacuated to ensure the safety of residents. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
Mayor Adams and other city officials are on the scene of the partial building collapse.
Emergency responders have been managing the incident for over two hours, with operations continuing to stabilize.
NYC officials are expected to hold a news conference shortly. Stay with Citizen for updates.
Emergency responders confirm no one was injured, with fire operations deescalating and some units being released from the scene.
Emergency responders have declared the situation in the Bronx under control, with operations stabilizing.
Emergency responders have declared the situation under control at the Alexander Avenue location in the Bronx. Operations are stabilizing.
Emergency responders are conducting apartment checks, confirming all checked apartments are clear. Operations continue.
Emergency responders are addressing a report of a person trapped in apartment 17, with fire resources en route to assist.
Emergency responders confirm zero patients and moderate risk to public safety personnel, with operations ongoing for over 90 minutes.
Emergency responders report that fire operations are deescalating, maintaining current resources on scene, with staging areas unchanged.
Emergency responders are addressing a situation involving a trapped individual in an apartment, with restricted access to the building.
Emergency responders report that gas lines have been shut down, and the incident is likely stable. Operations continue.
Emergency responders confirm an explosion in the incinerator shaft at a Bronx location, with ongoing operations to manage the situation.
Emergency responders report the incident is now under control, with gas lines shut down and operations stabilizing.
Radio clips available.
Emergency responders have established a collapse zone and a forensic engineer is en route to the scene. Operations continue.
Emergency responders report the incident's potential risk is moderate, with operations ongoing for over an hour in the Bronx.
Emergency responders report zero patients and have canceled one rescue unit. Operations continue at the scene.
Emergency responders confirm the gas shutoff is complete, and they are clearing residual gas. Primary searches are negative.
Emergency responders have completed primary searches on the exterior walkway with no issues found. Operations continue.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch at the Bronx incident, with no patients reported and staging areas maintained.
Emergency responders are addressing residual gas issues at the building, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety.
FDNY shared an overhead image of the damage on X.
Emergency responders have assigned tactical support and confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection is en route.
Emergency responders have successfully shut off the gas to the building and are working to prevent any fire hazards.
Emergency responders report that the incident is affecting F and G subway lines. Con Edison is working to shut off the gas.
Emergency responders have notified the Department of Environmental Protection, which is en route to assist with the ongoing incident.
Emergency responders are addressing potential water main issues underground as part of the ongoing incident response.
Emergency responders continue to manage the high-risk situation, with additional medical support requested for an unrelated patient.
Emergency responders continue operations at the scene, with established medical rescue groups and additional rescue support requested.
Emergency responders have designated specific units for communication, hazmat support, and safety roles at the Mitchel Houses incident.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch for the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders have declared a major emergency response for the ongoing incident, coordinating efforts at the scene.
Emergency responders report a 17-story incinerator shaft collapse. Gas shut-off is pending, and searches are ongoing.
Emergency responders, including a K-9 unit, are on scene, with additional fire units and Con Edison en route for support.
Emergency responders are requesting additional equipment to clear rubble and have called for a robot bomb-sniffing team to assist.
Emergency responders are conducting a full progress report and size-up of the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders are managing the scene and have instructed all additional units to remain at staging areas.
The location is Mitchel Houses, a NYCHA building in the Bronx.
Emergency medical teams are on the scene.
The potential risk to civilians and first responders is high.
Emergency responders are on scene with additional units en route. Medical support is requested at the front of the building.
Authorities confirm the building collapse with no reported injuries. Firefighters are currently removing debris at the scene.
Authorities confirm a partial building collapse at Alexander Avenue with no injuries reported. No schools are affected.
Authorities are investigating an unconfirmed report of an explosion at PS 154, with no additional details available yet.
Rescue teams are actively involved in the Bronx incident, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
Firefighters are addressing a clutter condition in a 20-story building, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
According to another officer, a building did collapse, but police are not sure which building it is. Multiple schools are nearby.
Firefighters have requested an urgent response from Con Edison due to a strong gas odor in the area.
Firefighters are coordinating a major technical response in the Bronx, confirming no structural damage from the gas explosion.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 205 Alexander Ave.
Firefighters report a gas explosion outside the building with no structural damage. They are reassessing the situation.
Firefighters are responding to a reported building collapse in the Bronx, coordinating efforts with the ongoing explosion response.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 333 E 135th St.
Firefighters are now responding to an additional location for a major technical response related to the explosion report.
Firefighters are responding to an explosion on the 17th floor, with smoke visible from the building's top.
Firefighters have received a report of an explosion on the 17th floor of a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 205 Alexander Ave.
While heat and hot water have been mostly restored through mobile boilers, some tenants still report no service.
According to a report from CBS News, the outage has left hundreds unable to cook. NYCHA is distributing over 1,000 hot plates and slow cookers as a temporary fix.
Two weeks after a partial building collapse caused by a boiler explosion, Bronx residents at the Mitchell Houses remain without gas.
Emergency responders have terminated the Level 1 mobilization, with operations stabilizing.
Officials say work was reportedly being done on the building's boiler this morning. The cause of the explosion and the subsequent partial collapse remains under investigation.
The Chief Operating Officer of NYCHA said the agency is working closely with building residents to ensure they receive the services they need.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) President said that today's explosion occurred in the boiler room. "This is an all-hands-on-deck effort...but we are grateful no one lost their life."
The operation has shifted to recovery efforts, including building inspectors ensuring the structure is sound.
The NYC Fire Commissioner said that the fire department was notified of a possible building collapse around 8:10 a.m. this morning. Firefighters were on scene 4 minutes later.
Emergency responders are coordinating the arrival of a crane to assist with ongoing operations at the scene.
Mayor Adams said there are no reported injuries. Several apartments were evacuated to ensure the safety of residents. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
Mayor Adams and other city officials are on the scene of the partial building collapse.
Emergency responders have been managing the incident for over two hours, with operations continuing to stabilize.
NYC officials are expected to hold a news conference shortly. Stay with Citizen for updates.
Emergency responders confirm no one was injured, with fire operations deescalating and some units being released from the scene.
Emergency responders have declared the situation in the Bronx under control, with operations stabilizing.
Emergency responders have declared the situation under control at the Alexander Avenue location in the Bronx. Operations are stabilizing.
Emergency responders are conducting apartment checks, confirming all checked apartments are clear. Operations continue.
Emergency responders are addressing a report of a person trapped in apartment 17, with fire resources en route to assist.
Emergency responders confirm zero patients and moderate risk to public safety personnel, with operations ongoing for over 90 minutes.
Emergency responders report that fire operations are deescalating, maintaining current resources on scene, with staging areas unchanged.
Emergency responders are addressing a situation involving a trapped individual in an apartment, with restricted access to the building.
Emergency responders report that gas lines have been shut down, and the incident is likely stable. Operations continue.
Emergency responders confirm an explosion in the incinerator shaft at a Bronx location, with ongoing operations to manage the situation.
Emergency responders report the incident is now under control, with gas lines shut down and operations stabilizing.
Radio clips available.
Emergency responders have established a collapse zone and a forensic engineer is en route to the scene. Operations continue.
Emergency responders report the incident's potential risk is moderate, with operations ongoing for over an hour in the Bronx.
Emergency responders report zero patients and have canceled one rescue unit. Operations continue at the scene.
Emergency responders confirm the gas shutoff is complete, and they are clearing residual gas. Primary searches are negative.
Emergency responders have completed primary searches on the exterior walkway with no issues found. Operations continue.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch at the Bronx incident, with no patients reported and staging areas maintained.
Emergency responders are addressing residual gas issues at the building, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety.
FDNY shared an overhead image of the damage on X.
Emergency responders have assigned tactical support and confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection is en route.
Emergency responders have successfully shut off the gas to the building and are working to prevent any fire hazards.
Emergency responders report that the incident is affecting F and G subway lines. Con Edison is working to shut off the gas.
Emergency responders have notified the Department of Environmental Protection, which is en route to assist with the ongoing incident.
Emergency responders are addressing potential water main issues underground as part of the ongoing incident response.
Emergency responders continue to manage the high-risk situation, with additional medical support requested for an unrelated patient.
Emergency responders continue operations at the scene, with established medical rescue groups and additional rescue support requested.
Emergency responders have designated specific units for communication, hazmat support, and safety roles at the Mitchel Houses incident.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch for the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders have declared a major emergency response for the ongoing incident, coordinating efforts at the scene.
Emergency responders report a 17-story incinerator shaft collapse. Gas shut-off is pending, and searches are ongoing.
Emergency responders, including a K-9 unit, are on scene, with additional fire units and Con Edison en route for support.
Emergency responders are requesting additional equipment to clear rubble and have called for a robot bomb-sniffing team to assist.
Emergency responders are conducting a full progress report and size-up of the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders are managing the scene and have instructed all additional units to remain at staging areas.
The location is Mitchel Houses, a NYCHA building in the Bronx.
Emergency medical teams are on the scene.
The potential risk to civilians and first responders is high.
Emergency responders are on scene with additional units en route. Medical support is requested at the front of the building.
Authorities confirm the building collapse with no reported injuries. Firefighters are currently removing debris at the scene.
Authorities confirm a partial building collapse at Alexander Avenue with no injuries reported. No schools are affected.
Authorities are investigating an unconfirmed report of an explosion at PS 154, with no additional details available yet.
Rescue teams are actively involved in the Bronx incident, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
Firefighters are addressing a clutter condition in a 20-story building, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
According to another officer, a building did collapse, but police are not sure which building it is. Multiple schools are nearby.
Firefighters have requested an urgent response from Con Edison due to a strong gas odor in the area.
Firefighters are coordinating a major technical response in the Bronx, confirming no structural damage from the gas explosion.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 205 Alexander Ave.
Firefighters report a gas explosion outside the building with no structural damage. They are reassessing the situation.
Firefighters are responding to a reported building collapse in the Bronx, coordinating efforts with the ongoing explosion response.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 333 E 135th St.
Firefighters are now responding to an additional location for a major technical response related to the explosion report.
Firefighters are responding to an explosion on the 17th floor, with smoke visible from the building's top.
Firefighters have received a report of an explosion on the 17th floor of a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 205 Alexander Ave.
While heat and hot water have been mostly restored through mobile boilers, some tenants still report no service.
According to a report from CBS News, the outage has left hundreds unable to cook. NYCHA is distributing over 1,000 hot plates and slow cookers as a temporary fix.
Two weeks after a partial building collapse caused by a boiler explosion, Bronx residents at the Mitchell Houses remain without gas.
Emergency responders have terminated the Level 1 mobilization, with operations stabilizing.
Officials say work was reportedly being done on the building's boiler this morning. The cause of the explosion and the subsequent partial collapse remains under investigation.
The Chief Operating Officer of NYCHA said the agency is working closely with building residents to ensure they receive the services they need.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) President said that today's explosion occurred in the boiler room. "This is an all-hands-on-deck effort...but we are grateful no one lost their life."
The operation has shifted to recovery efforts, including building inspectors ensuring the structure is sound.
The NYC Fire Commissioner said that the fire department was notified of a possible building collapse around 8:10 a.m. this morning. Firefighters were on scene 4 minutes later.
Emergency responders are coordinating the arrival of a crane to assist with ongoing operations at the scene.
Mayor Adams said there are no reported injuries. Several apartments were evacuated to ensure the safety of residents. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
Mayor Adams and other city officials are on the scene of the partial building collapse.
Emergency responders have been managing the incident for over two hours, with operations continuing to stabilize.
NYC officials are expected to hold a news conference shortly. Stay with Citizen for updates.
Emergency responders confirm no one was injured, with fire operations deescalating and some units being released from the scene.
Emergency responders have declared the situation in the Bronx under control, with operations stabilizing.
Emergency responders have declared the situation under control at the Alexander Avenue location in the Bronx. Operations are stabilizing.
Emergency responders are conducting apartment checks, confirming all checked apartments are clear. Operations continue.
Emergency responders are addressing a report of a person trapped in apartment 17, with fire resources en route to assist.
Emergency responders confirm zero patients and moderate risk to public safety personnel, with operations ongoing for over 90 minutes.
Emergency responders report that fire operations are deescalating, maintaining current resources on scene, with staging areas unchanged.
Emergency responders are addressing a situation involving a trapped individual in an apartment, with restricted access to the building.
Emergency responders report that gas lines have been shut down, and the incident is likely stable. Operations continue.
Emergency responders confirm an explosion in the incinerator shaft at a Bronx location, with ongoing operations to manage the situation.
Emergency responders report the incident is now under control, with gas lines shut down and operations stabilizing.
Radio clips available.
Emergency responders have established a collapse zone and a forensic engineer is en route to the scene. Operations continue.
Emergency responders report the incident's potential risk is moderate, with operations ongoing for over an hour in the Bronx.
Emergency responders report zero patients and have canceled one rescue unit. Operations continue at the scene.
Emergency responders confirm the gas shutoff is complete, and they are clearing residual gas. Primary searches are negative.
Emergency responders have completed primary searches on the exterior walkway with no issues found. Operations continue.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch at the Bronx incident, with no patients reported and staging areas maintained.
Emergency responders are addressing residual gas issues at the building, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety.
FDNY shared an overhead image of the damage on X.
Emergency responders have assigned tactical support and confirmed the Department of Environmental Protection is en route.
Emergency responders have successfully shut off the gas to the building and are working to prevent any fire hazards.
Emergency responders report that the incident is affecting F and G subway lines. Con Edison is working to shut off the gas.
Emergency responders have notified the Department of Environmental Protection, which is en route to assist with the ongoing incident.
Emergency responders are addressing potential water main issues underground as part of the ongoing incident response.
Emergency responders continue to manage the high-risk situation, with additional medical support requested for an unrelated patient.
Emergency responders continue operations at the scene, with established medical rescue groups and additional rescue support requested.
Emergency responders have designated specific units for communication, hazmat support, and safety roles at the Mitchel Houses incident.
Emergency responders have assumed control of the medical branch for the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders have declared a major emergency response for the ongoing incident, coordinating efforts at the scene.
Emergency responders report a 17-story incinerator shaft collapse. Gas shut-off is pending, and searches are ongoing.
Emergency responders, including a K-9 unit, are on scene, with additional fire units and Con Edison en route for support.
Emergency responders are requesting additional equipment to clear rubble and have called for a robot bomb-sniffing team to assist.
Emergency responders are conducting a full progress report and size-up of the ongoing incident at Mitchel Houses.
Emergency responders are managing the scene and have instructed all additional units to remain at staging areas.
The location is Mitchel Houses, a NYCHA building in the Bronx.
Emergency medical teams are on the scene.
The potential risk to civilians and first responders is high.
Emergency responders are on scene with additional units en route. Medical support is requested at the front of the building.
Authorities confirm the building collapse with no reported injuries. Firefighters are currently removing debris at the scene.
Authorities confirm a partial building collapse at Alexander Avenue with no injuries reported. No schools are affected.
Authorities are investigating an unconfirmed report of an explosion at PS 154, with no additional details available yet.
Rescue teams are actively involved in the Bronx incident, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
Firefighters are addressing a clutter condition in a 20-story building, coordinating with ongoing explosion and collapse responses.
According to another officer, a building did collapse, but police are not sure which building it is. Multiple schools are nearby.
Firefighters have requested an urgent response from Con Edison due to a strong gas odor in the area.
Firefighters are coordinating a major technical response in the Bronx, confirming no structural damage from the gas explosion.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 205 Alexander Ave.
Firefighters report a gas explosion outside the building with no structural damage. They are reassessing the situation.
Firefighters are responding to a reported building collapse in the Bronx, coordinating efforts with the ongoing explosion response.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 333 E 135th St.
Firefighters are now responding to an additional location for a major technical response related to the explosion report.
Firefighters are responding to an explosion on the 17th floor, with smoke visible from the building's top.
Firefighters have received a report of an explosion on the 17th floor of a building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 205 Alexander Ave.
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Today we can say is a miracle in the Bronx no one lost their life
@bronxUser1702131022 glad to hear saw it about a hr ago on the news here in PA.
We are open at the church 132 Alexander for prayer or if you need someone to talk to.
Ring the bell ... push black button in white box between entrance door and sliver gate.
NYCHA is beautifying the outside of the ground, they need to focus on repairing the inside of the buildings. Omg, people’s lives are in danger.
They need to evacuate everyone out that building asap
Agreed
Today we can say is a miracle in the Bronx no one lost their life
@bronxUser1702131022 glad to hear saw it about a hr ago on the news here in PA.
We are open at the church 132 Alexander for prayer or if you need someone to talk to.
Ring the bell ... push black button in white box between entrance door and sliver gate.
NYCHA is beautifying the outside of the ground, they need to focus on repairing the inside of the buildings. Omg, people’s lives are in danger.
They need to evacuate everyone out that building asap
Agreed
Today we can say is a miracle in the Bronx no one lost their life
@bronxUser1702131022 glad to hear saw it about a hr ago on the news here in PA.
We are open at the church 132 Alexander for prayer or if you need someone to talk to.
Ring the bell ... push black button in white box between entrance door and sliver gate.
NYCHA is beautifying the outside of the ground, they need to focus on repairing the inside of the buildings. Omg, people’s lives are in danger.
They need to evacuate everyone out that building asap
Agreed
Today we can say is a miracle in the Bronx no one lost their life
@bronxUser1702131022 glad to hear saw it about a hr ago on the news here in PA.
We are open at the church 132 Alexander for prayer or if you need someone to talk to.
Ring the bell ... push black button in white box between entrance door and sliver gate.
NYCHA is beautifying the outside of the ground, they need to focus on repairing the inside of the buildings. Omg, people’s lives are in danger.
They need to evacuate everyone out that building asap
Agreed
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Today we can say is a miracle in the Bronx no one lost their life
@bronxUser1702131022 glad to hear saw it about a hr ago on the news here in PA.
We are open at the church 132 Alexander for prayer or if you need someone to talk to.
Ring the bell ... push black button in white box between entrance door and sliver gate.
NYCHA is beautifying the outside of the ground, they need to focus on repairing the inside of the buildings. Omg, people’s lives are in danger.
They need to evacuate everyone out that building asap
Agreed