THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Multiple firefighters were sent to the hospital after a car exploded in the Bronx, according to the FDNY.
Video on Citizen showed a ball of flames glowing in the distance and smoke blowing from the area while multiple fire engines were on the scene. An additional video showed a large amount of trash burned next to a charred vehicle after the fire was put out.
According to the FDNY, a call came in for a reported car fire and explosion at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday at 955 Westchester Ave. between Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street.
Sources say multiple vehicles and trash were set on fire.
Five firefighters were taken to a local hospital for evaluation. One firefighter is being treated for serious burns to the face, according to sources.
The NYPD is searching the area for a suspect.
Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.