Entire side of Bronx high-rise collapses after gas explosion
Entire side of Bronx high-rise collapses after gas explosion
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An explosion rocked a Bronx high-rise Wednesday morning, causing the entire side of the 20-story building to collapse.Â
The FDNY says it appears the building’s incinerator shaft may have collapsed. Videos show extensive damage on Alexander Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the borough.Â
A portion of the Mitchel Houses in the Bronx is damaged after what the FDNY called a possible gas explosion on Oct. 1, 2025.Â
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At this point, no injuries have been reported.Â
Bronx partial high-rise collapse
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The explosion was reported around 8:10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mitchel Houses, located at 205 Alexander Ave. near East 135th Street. The high-rise is No. 4 in the 11-building complex.
The blast sent bricks, air conditioning units and other debris raining down onto nearby buildings and the sidewalk and street below. Water also appeared to be bubbling up from the ground, possibly from a damaged pipe.Â
The incinerator shaft of a Bronx building collapsed after a gas explosion on Oct. 1, 2025.Â
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Firefighters could be seen digging through the rubble and using drones and dogs to make sure no one was trapped underneath. Â
At this point, it’s unclear if the building has been evacuated, and there’s been no word on its structural stability. Con Edison and several other agencies are responding to the scene.Â
Nearby streets are closed, and drivers are facing heavy delays around the area.
Check back soon for updates on this developing story.Â
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