7 firefighters injured, including 5 with serious burns, after car explosion in the Bronx [View all]

Source: abc7ny.com




THE BRONX, New York (WABC) -- Seven firefighters were injured during a reported car explosion in the Bronx on Wednesday, according to officials.

The FDNY says firefighters responded to a call of reported car explosion around 7 p.m. at 955 Westchester Ave., Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street.

Cell phone video captured the massive flames from a distance.

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They were taken to Jacobi Hospital, where they are being treated for burns of varying severity, according to a source from the FDNY.....................

Read more: https://abc7ny.com/post/bronx-car-explosion-least-5-firefighters-injured-nyc-fdny-officials-say/18118496/

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OMG. Burns are horrible.

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🚨A Vehicle has caused a large explosion in Bronx, NY injuring multiple firefighters. Witnesses described hearing a powerful blast that shook the area. The exact number of injuries remains unclear, and officials are still working to determine what caused the explosion.
#BREAKING

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