Bronx high‑rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews responded Oct. 1, 2025 to a reported gas explosion at the Mitchell Houses in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, where videos show extensive damage along the side of a 20‑story building. The FDNY says the building's incinerator shaft may have collapsed after a blast reported around 8:10 a.m.; firefighters are digging through rubble to check for entrapments, nearby streets are blocked and officials urged the public to avoid the area as traffic delays mount.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Explosion reported about 8:10 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, 2025 at the Mitchell Houses (Alexander Ave near E. 135th St) in Mott Haven, Bronx.
- FDNY says the 20‑story building's incinerator shaft may have collapsed; videos show bricks and debris falling onto sidewalks and adjacent buildings.
- Firefighters are actively searching rubble for potential victims; no injuries have been reported so far and authorities have asked people to avoid the scene due to heavy delays.