Part of a high-growth apartment building in New york The city collapsed on Wednesday morning, causing a pile of debris to a corner of the building.
The city’s fire department said it had no immediate report of injuries. It said that it was responding to a report of a gas explosion that collapsed a consumer shaft in the 20-storey building. Bronx,
Officials said that no residential units were affected. The building is the city owned public house. Several messages seeking comment were left with the Housing Authority.
The view of the scene shows a high growth, which collapsed from a corner from the ground to the roof. The video of nearby residents showed a cloud of dust on the block moments after collapse, which occurred at around 8:10 pm.
Mayor Eric adams Said that he was informed about the emergency and the officials were still getting full evaluation. “Please avoid the area for your safety,” he wrote on X.
City police said they received 911 calls about the collapse of the building after 8 am on Wednesday morning at Mitchell House Building.
Police said in a statement, “On arrival, the authorities saw a partial building collapse.”
Incinerator shafts in New York City The buildings were once used to dispose of waste, which was then burnt on the site. But they have been largely replaced with waste comparants, which can use the same chute.
In July 2023, a huge construction crane caught the high fire from the west side ManhattanTo shut down their long hand, with the spots against the nearby building and a decline on the road, such as people ran away for their lives on the pavement below. Many people suffered minor injuries in collapse, but no one died.