Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse Wednesday in the Bronx.
Videos posted online appear to show extensive damage along the entire side of a high-rise building.
The FDNY says initial reports indicate the 20-story building’s incinerator shaft may have collapsed.
At this point, no injuries have been reported.
The explosion was reported around 8:10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mitchel Houses complex, located on Alexander Avenue near East 135th Street in the Mott Haven section of the borough.
The blast sent bricks and other debris raining down onto nearby buildings and the sidewalk below. Firefighters could be seen digging through the rubble to make sure no one was trapped underneath.
At this point, it’s unclear if the building has been evacuated and there’s been no word on its structural stability.
Drivers are facing heavy delays around the area, and people are being asked to avoid the scene.
Check back soon for updates on this developing story.
