NYC apartment building partially collapses, ripping massive hole in high rise
14 hours ago
- #Bronx incident
- #NYC emergency
- #building collapse
- Partial collapse of an apartment building in the Bronx, NYC, occurred at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- An incinerator shaft collapsed, possibly due to an explosion, according to preliminary investigations.
- No injuries or fatalities reported; the incident happened in the boiler room.
- Residents in F & G apartments were evacuated as a precaution and taken to a nearby community center.
- Con Edison shut off gas in the building following the collapse.
- Mayor Eric Adams urged people to avoid the area while inspections continue.
- Assemblymember Amanda Septimo called for accountability and a clear accounting of the incident.