One person was killed and seven others were hurt after a gas explosion sparked a massive fire and a partial building collapse at a Bronx apartment building.
One person was killed and seven others were hurt after an explosion sparked a massive fire and a partial building collapse at a Bronx apartment building Tuesday.
A 77-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze, according to police. Two civilians and five New York City Police Department officers were taken to hospitals, authorities said. The civilians are stable. The officers are being treated for smoke inhalation.Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr. via TwitterPeople in the area toldThe explosion and fire are about 3 miles south from
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