The Bronx’s Mitchel Houses gas explosion in New York was partially collapsed by the incinerator shaft on Wednesday morning. The city’s fire brigade reported no immediate injuries while responding to the collapse of the combustion shaft in a 20 -storey building in Bronx. The authorities confirmed that no residential units were affected, reported etc.
“There is an investigation to determine the cause of this event and the extent of any damage over the reported external damage to the chimney,” said the report with the citation of the Municipal Office for Housing.
The visuals from the incident showed the height of the building with one corner, collapsed from the ground floor to the roof. Other visual effects showed a cloud of dust spreading over the block shortly after the collapse, which occurred around 8:10.
The rubble was scattered by air -conditioning units that seemed to be pulled out of the apartment windows when the bricks fell.
Gas service to the affected building was turned off.
Mayor Eric Adams responded to the situation to his official x handle.
“New Yords, I have been informed about the emergency situation that takes place in the Mott Haven in the Bronx. We receive a complete assessment from the first respondents and we will continue to provide updates. Avoid the area for your security,” Adams wrote.
The municipal police reported that it received 911 calls about the collapse of the building.
“Upon arrival, officers watched a partial collapse of the building,” the report of the police department in New York quoted.
Traditionally, mow shafts in New York buildings were used to dispose of garbage on the spot. However, these were mostly replaced by garbage.
Aging buildings in New York
Almost half a million New Yorkers are located in aging buildings managed by the Housing Authority in New York, the largest housing office in the country. Tenants have long complained about the problems with pests and disruption of heat and hot water.
Many features come from 40 years to the sixties. In 2019, a federal monitor was assigned to solve ongoing problems such as lead colors, pests and heating deficiencies.
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