Scary news this morning out of Harlem, as a building has reportedly collapsed following an explosion.
According to Google Maps, these are the two buildings on Park Ave (at 116 st) that collaped in #EastHarlemExplosion pic.twitter.com/6b6TCeVpey
— Scott Dixon (@realscottdixon) March 12, 2014
I'm on 96th and Park now and can smell the smoke from here.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) March 12, 2014
I can see the roof looks like it caved in a bit. Tons of emergency vehicles on the scene.
— Bill Leopold (@BLeopold7) March 12, 2014
The scene as I can see it now. pic.twitter.com/gGNtFoPark
— Bill Leopold (@BLeopold7) March 12, 2014
Crazy that these construction workers (left) are just back at work as scary scene unfolds behind them. pic.twitter.com/Nla5vpdWpc
— Bill Leopold (@BLeopold7) March 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/tonymanfred/status/443749705642569728
U/D Manhattan: *3 Alarm* Park Ave & East 116 St Major explosion with building collapse with multiple people trapped. pic.twitter.com/lvSE3xoiXN
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) March 12, 2014
On my way to work and then BOOM! Building explosion collapse on 116th. NYC #explosion116 pic.twitter.com/4ZIrnoyiET
— Juan Alejandro Vazquez ???? (@madebyjuan) March 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/willrahn/status/443755086423277568
NYC fire: TV footage shows at least several people being treated by paramedics (LIVE) http://t.co/F0WPlT6G0T @mpoppel pic.twitter.com/by1jgtd6Dy
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) March 12, 2014
That commotion you see is where the explosion site is. I'm less than 20 blocks south. pic.twitter.com/HNWNxs0bfz
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) March 12, 2014
U/D Park Ave & East 116 St Debris scattered on surrounding sidewalks and on elevated train tracks. pic.twitter.com/T5y8yAYZxV
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) March 12, 2014
Tons of smoke, picture not really capturing it all. #harlem pic.twitter.com/SmEN0h5cno
— Bill Leopold (@BLeopold7) March 12, 2014
RIGHT NOW: Live video feed of explosion/collapsed building in Harlem, NYC. http://t.co/Dm3qwgsj5N pic.twitter.com/6TpdPKFgtz
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) March 12, 2014
What’s left of a building in Harlem after massive explosion. via @NYDailyNews http://t.co/B9PyjRpt9g pic.twitter.com/T1cO8zTFjF
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) March 12, 2014
Exclusive photo up close of scene of Manhattan/ Harlem explosion fire. pic.twitter.com/NoKzBmo7hy
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) March 12, 2014
https://twitter.com/willrahn/status/443757054952763393
Video via The Daily Beast:
#Explosion and #fire near 116th and park #harlemfire. All safe here. Hope no one was hurt. First… http://t.co/QLwShFnCW9
— Nicole Markley (@lovcole) March 12, 2014
@mollywolfberg I'm fine thanks Molly. Hoping the same for everyone closer to the scene.
— Bill Leopold (@BLeopold7) March 12, 2014
Now: Photo of #Manhattan collapse. #FDNY has 39 units and 168 members responding. The scene is developing. pic.twitter.com/zWhTmi9Dsm
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014
Reports of casualties and people trapped:
https://twitter.com/NYCityAlerts/status/443749826845741056
https://twitter.com/NYCityAlerts/status/443753800877477888
Updated: People are reported trapped in rubble of East Harlem, New York building collapse http://t.co/ugizb5T2ir
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 12, 2014
We pray that no one was seriously hurt and hope that everyone, first responders included, stay safe.
https://twitter.com/willrahn/status/443756862572613632
God bless the FDNY.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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Update:
BREAK/ NYC: The @FDNY tells NBC News that they have not transported anyone from the scene and are not confirming any injuries at this time.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) March 12, 2014
U/D Manhattan: 1644 Park Ave Building is gone. NYPD Bomb squad staging at the scene. pic.twitter.com/RUkkTfwJNC
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) March 12, 2014
Reports are indicating that more than one building has collapsed:
U/D Manhattan: *5 Alarm Fire* East 116 St & Park Ave 5 Alarm being transmitted for the two 5 story buildings collapsed.
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) March 12, 2014
MAN 5-ALARM 1646 PARK AVENUE, MULTIPLE DWELLING EXPLOSION AND COLLAPSE,
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014
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Update:
Possible fatality:
FDNY reporting one fatality at the 10-60 in Harlem/Manhattan
— EmergencyStream (@EmergencyStream) March 12, 2014
U/D Manhattan: *5 Alarm Fire* East 116 St & Park Ave EMS reporting as of now they have 1 DOA victim 2 in serious condition others are stable
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) March 12, 2014
Reports on the exact number of injuries vary:
BREAKING: one dead, 16 injuries reported according to FDNY. #CNN
— Brooke Baldwin (@BrookeBCNN) March 12, 2014
Now: There are 16 injuries related to the collapse at 1644 & 1646 Park Ave, #Manhattan. The scene is still developing.
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014
UPDATE: At least 1 dead, 17 injured in #NYC building collapse, police say http://t.co/giSSsU3mQx
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 12, 2014
but there does appear to be one fatality.
WCBS-TV: 1 confirmed fatality is a male victim
— Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) March 12, 2014
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Update:
The explosion may have been triggered by a gas leak:
#ConEdison was responding to a report of a gas odor in the area just before the explosion occurred.
— Con Edison (@ConEdison) March 12, 2014
CNN: ConEd says it received call of possible gas leak at 9:13 a.m., about 15 mins before explosion. Truck had not arrived yet
— Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) March 12, 2014
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Update:
Possible second fatality:
NYPD confirms at least two dead in building collapse in East Harlem
— Michael Schwirtz (@mschwirtz) March 12, 2014
City officials now say at least 2 people have died in the explosion that leveled two buildings in Harlem.http://t.co/F6cDHljlAO
— Dean Chang (@dchangnyt) March 12, 2014
Death toll rises to 2, WABC-TV reports
— Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) March 12, 2014
.@CBSNewYork says death toll now 2 in East Harlem explosion.
— Charlie Kaye (@CharlieKayeNews) March 12, 2014
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