New York City Nightmare
Fiery Car Explosion in Lower Manhattan On Video
Published
May 20, 2026
6:49 AM PDT
Things got fiery fast in Lower Manhattan Tuesday evening … when a vehicle burst into flames and exploded just steps away from NYC’s iconic Charging Bull statue.
Take a look … wild video from the Wall Street district shows thick black smoke pouring into the sky as the car — which appeared to be affiliated with the MTA — sat engulfed in flames near Broadway and Stone Street.
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Onlookers gathered around the chaotic scene — many pulling out their phones to record as the fire intensified before FDNY crews arrived.
The fire department told ABC News firefighters responded around 5:42 PM and battled the blaze for more than an hour before finally getting it under control shortly before 7 PM.
The explosion sent smoke billowing through the financial district … turning heads near one of New York City’s busiest tourist hotspots.
So far, no injuries have been reported, and there’s been no word about what sparked the fire.