"I heard the whole building shake, said Shaquille Davis, who lives on the 10th floor of the residence that partially collapsed. He said he could smell natural gas throughout the building, and soon after, most of the residents inside the building were evacuated. In the hours after the blast and collapse, Davis and his three children stood outside the structure and worried about their dog, Lady, who was still inside the building."
"Numerous FDNY and EMS units rushed to the scene and found bricks strewn across the courtyard. The debris fell from a ventilation shaft leading to the building's boiler. We believe that's where the explosion occurred, said Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker during a briefing. Fire marshals are still investigating to determine the cause of the blast and collapse. Responding first responders combed through the rubble and used specially trained dogs to look for any potentially trapped victims."
An explosion occurred just before 8:10 a.m. on Oct. 1 at 205 Alexander Ave. in the Mitchel Houses complex in Mott Haven, causing a partial collapse of the building. Numerous FDNY and EMS units responded and found bricks strewn across the courtyard after debris fell from a ventilation shaft leading to the building's boiler. Residents smelled natural gas and most occupants were evacuated; specially trained dogs searched rubble for trapped victims. Fire marshals are investigating the cause while gas service has been shut off. Officials warned of additional structural damage and falling bricks and emphasized keeping people away from the area.
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