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30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire
« on: March 26, 2015, 05:04:46 PM »
At least 30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire in New York City's East Village



Flames ravaged the structure and its surrounding buildings on Second Avenue and 7th Street following the explosion just before 3.30pm. Thick gray smoke billowed across the sky as the roof began to collapse and debris could be seen strewn across the street. 

The FDNY declared a seven-alarm emergency at the scene - mixed-occupancy buildings at 121 and 123 Second Avenue, including an eatery. Pix 11 reported that the explosion may have taken place on the first floor, where restaurants, a nail salon and clothing store are located.

Retired FDNY fire chief Vincent Dunn told WABC that it appears the building above the explosion collapsed and the fire was pushing up and out. 

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Re: 30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2015, 05:06:14 PM »
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Building collapses in New York City's East Village

A mixed occupancy building collapsed and burst into flames in New York's East Village on Thursday, reportedly injuring dozens of people.

The FDNY said one person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and other patients were being evaluated at the scene. The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, said as many as 30 people were hurt.
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Re: 30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2015, 05:09:05 PM »
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Re: 30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2015, 05:33:47 PM »
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Building explodes in NYC’s East Village

Cops in the Ninth Precinct stationhouse, about a quarter-mile away, heard a loud bang and raced over, sources said.

A diner who was eating at the Sushi Park restaurant at 121 Second Ave. told cops he heard an explosion inside the kitchen there, a source said.

Day laborers also told cops they had been working on a gas line inside the kitchen, and there were 911 reports of a possible gas leak just before the blast, a source said.
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"Day laborers" ::)
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Re: 30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2015, 05:47:15 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on March 26, 2015, 05:33:47 PM
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"Day laborers" ::)

They do the dangerous underpaid jobs that Americans won't do.  :whistling:
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Re: 30 injured and more people trapped as building collapses and catches fire
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2015, 11:48:13 PM »
That part of New York has an inordinate number of fires that happen right after insurance premiums are brought up to date.
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