A building in New York has “partially collapsed” after a gas explosion inside its incinerator in which, according to local media, no injuries have been reported. The building, which houses 20 flats of public housing It is located in the Bronx district.
This was reported by the New York Fire Department itself, transported to the scene, on its X account. The incident took place at number 207 on Alexander Avenue in the Bronx.
According to Fire Chief Robert Tucker, it is believed that there was an explosion, shortly after 8:00 a.m. local time, in the ventilation duct connected to the boiler that provides hot water and heating to the building for the winter season.
According to The New York Post, the teams in charge of clearing the area discovered that the incinerator pit It would have collapsed inside the building.
For its part, CBS News assures that, due to the explosion, several bricks, air conditioning equipment and more debris were thrown. both to nearby buildings and to the sidewalk.
New Yorkers, I have been briefed about the emergency situation taking place in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx.
We are getting a full assessment from first responders and will continue to provide updates. Please avoid the area for your safety. https://t.co/r4d5Vem7Es
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 1, 2025
He New York Mayor Eric Adams has traveled to the scene of the events to keep an update on what happened and supervise the work carried out by the emergency teams.
In addition, he published a message on his X profile for the inhabitants of the city: “NNew Yorkers, I have been informed about the emergency situation in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx“.
“We are getting a full assessment on early work and will continue to provide updates.” He has also asked residents to “avoid the area for their safety.”
He Official New York City Emergency Notification Portal has given the warning that traffic jams and delays are expected in the entire area near the building. In addition, they reiterate the request not to approach the area.
As reported at the press conference, the building had several reported irregularities, but it is unknown if they are linked to the explosion, which is why the commissioner of the Department of Buildings, James Oddo, asked for caution and not to jump to conclusions.
The affected complex It is part of a network of 11 public housing buildings for low-income people, where a total of 3,600 people reside.