{"id":2493305,"date":"2025-10-01T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-explosion-causes-partial-collapse-of-17-story-building-in-new-york-city\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:54:32","slug":"major-explosion-causes-partial-collapse-of-17-story-building-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-explosion-causes-partial-collapse-of-17-story-building-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Explosion Causes Partial Collapse of 17-Story Building in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmajor-explosion-causes-partial-collapse-of-17-story-building-in-new-york-city%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2493305&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A 17-story apartment building in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City, partially collapsed on Wednesday following what officials believe was a gas explosion. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at a New York City Housing Authority building on Alexander Avenue.Fortunately, no injuries were reported.Emergency responders, including firefighters using drones and search dogs, conducted thorough searches for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >potential victims amidst<\/a> the debris. Residents had previously complained about a strong smell of gas in the days leading up to the explosion,heightening fears for safety. The affected part of the building included the incinerator shaft and boiler area, with damage causing water to bubble up from the ground due to broken underground pipes. The building had experienced a fire just a week earlier, leaving a teenager critically injured. The situation remains under investigation, and it is unclear if tenants will be allowed to return to their apartments soon.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Part of a 17-story New York City apartment building collapsed Wednesday after what officials believe was a gas explosion.<\/p>\n<p>No injuries were reported in the incident at a New York City Housing Authority Mitchel Houses building located on Alexander Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/post\/bronx-apartment-building-partially-collapses\/17916688\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WABC-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Drones and dogs were being used to search for anyone who might have been injured by falling debris. The building is located across the street from a school.<\/p>\n<p>The building was evacuated after the explosion, which took place at about 8 a.m..<\/p>\n<p>It was not clear early Wednesday if tenants would be able to return to their apartments.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;&#127482;&#127480;BREAKING: GAS EXPLOSION TRIGGERS BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NYC<\/p>\n<p>Authorities confirm a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-emergency-order-nearly-100-unaccounted-for-after-condo-collapse\/\" title=\"DeSantis Signs Emergency Order; Nearly 100 Unaccounted For After Condo Collapse\">partial collapse<\/a> at 205 Alexander Ave in Mott Haven in the Bronx after a reported gas explosion.<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters are clearing debris and searching the building with K-9 units, drones, and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HnMpkX4m4j\">pic.twitter.com\/HnMpkX4m4j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarioNawfal\/status\/1973372327573311846?\">October 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/video-shows-debris-outside-building-in-mott-haven-news-12-viewer-reports-explosion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News 12 The Bronx<\/a> reported that the part of the building that collapsed was the towering structure&rsquo;s incinerator shaft.<\/p>\n<p>The outlet reported that it was told by building residents that the boiler and a section of the building where pipes run from it were damaged in the explosion.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The FDNY is responding to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-building-collapses-in-miami-numerous-casualities-feared-as-first-responders-on-scene\/\" title=\"BREAKING: ... Collapses In Miami, Numerous Casualities Feared As First Responders On Scene\">partial building collapse<\/a> at 207 Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gxuf1re87u\">pic.twitter.com\/Gxuf1re87u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FDNY (@FDNY) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FDNY\/status\/1973373319782211932?\">October 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Residents said that the smell of gas has been prevalent in recent days.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today is very strong,&rdquo; one resident said. &ldquo;I feel so scared. I don&rsquo;t want to live there anymore, because we have a lot of complaints. But they don&rsquo;t pay mind.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Witness Diamond Freeman said she heard a &ldquo;big boom,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/bronx\/partial-collapse-of-apartment-building-in-nyc-after-gas-incident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPIX-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When you looked out, the whole building just went boom, it fell. Then you heard another boom, and all the side of the building just fell. It was crazy. All you see is smoke,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Huge chunk of Bronx building plummets to streets after gas explosion, miraculously not injuring anyone <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QwRlkWCCyb\">https:\/\/t.co\/QwRlkWCCyb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MgkWFwXpgo\">pic.twitter.com\/MgkWFwXpgo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1973385066039410974?\">October 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A week before the incident, a fire in the same building erupted, leaving a teen-age girl in critical condition.<\/p>\n<p>The explosion sent bricks raining down on the street and nearby buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Water was bubbling up from the ground, indicating that sub-surface pipes may have been damaged by falling debris, WABC reported.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The incident occurred at the New York City Housing Authority&#8217;s Mitchel Houses on Alexander Avenue in the Bronx&#8217;s Mott Haven neighborhood. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Emergency responders are using drones and search dogs to check for anyone who might be trapped or hurt by falling debris. The building is situated directly across from a school and was evacuated following the explosion around 8 a.m. It remains uncertain whether residents will be allowed back into their apartments soon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2493306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bronx-building-Collapse.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[61036,35224,15368,36462,64392],"class_list":["post-2493305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-building-collapse","tag-emergency-response","tag-explosion","tag-new-york-city","tag-structural-damage"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bronx-building-Collapse.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2493305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2493305"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2493305\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2493309,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2493305\/revisions\/2493309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2493306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2493305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2493305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2493305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}