7 firefighters injured in car fire, explosion in the Bronx
Seven firefighters suffered burns responding to a Bronx tire shop fire that spread to cars and exploded; all are expected to recover, FDNY said.
- Seven firefighters were injured, including some with serious burns, after a trash fire spread to several cars, leading to a massive explosion in the Bronx on Wednesday.
- Officials say garbage and debris were on fire on the sidewalk, and the flames spread to a couple of cars before the large explosion occurred.
- Five firefighters suffered serious burns to the hands and face, and three were admitted to Jacobi Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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Cause revealed for Bronx car explosion
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Fire investigators believe they have zeroed in on what caused a fire that led to an explosion in the Bronx on Wednesday night. Investigators are no longer searching for an arson suspect as the FDNY initially believed, sources tell PIX11 News. More Local News It is believed that the fire was caused by the careless disposal of smoking material that lit the garbage, which then spread to the vehicles next to the pile,…
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