"The FDNY said the blast occurred just before 12:10 a.m. on Jan. 24 as firefighters were investigating a gas odor emanating from the upper floors of 3485 Bivona St., a high-rise apartment building within the Boston Secor Houses, a public housing complex. The explosion caused severe structural damage in six apartments on each of the 15th and 16th floors, according to FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito."
"The blast also ignited a massive four-alarm fire that spread to 10 apartments on the 16th and 17th floors. The Fire Department said one person died in the blast; their identity has yet to be released. Fifteen other victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. A video on the Citizen app showed a ball of flame pouring from the upper floors of the apartment building, lighting the night sky in an orange glow."
A gas explosion occurred at 3485 Bivona St. in the Bronx just before 12:10 a.m. on Jan. 24 while firefighters were investigating a reported gas odor on upper floors. The blast caused severe structural damage to six apartments on each of the 15th and 16th floors and ignited a four-alarm fire that spread to 10 apartments on the 16th and 17th floors. One person died and 15 others were hospitalized. Firefighting efforts were hampered by frigid temperatures as crews conducted dangerous searches and protection operations on upper floors. A video showed a ball of flame pouring from the upper floors, lighting the night sky in an orange glow. The deceased person's identity has not been released.
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