00:00New York City woke up to chaos today.
00:19A powerful explosion tore through a high-rise apartment building,
00:23triggering a massive fire that sent thick black smoke billowing across the skyline
00:28and left residents fighting to escape.
00:32The incident happened inside a densely populated public housing tower in the Bronx area.
00:37Early reports suggest a gas-related explosion,
00:41followed almost instantly by a fast-spreading fire that climbed floor by floor.
00:46Witnesses say the blast was sudden and violent.
00:50Flames were first seen on mid-level floors before racing upward,
00:54eventually reaching some of the highest levels of the building.
00:56From the street, smoke was so thick it blocked out the upper floors entirely.
01:02Videos shared online show terrifying scenes.
01:06Residents trapped, some appearing at windows as smoke filled their apartments.
01:11With elevators knocked out, escape routes became limited,
01:14turning stairwells into the only way out.
01:17The FDNY launched a massive response.
01:20Dozens of fire engines, ladder companies, rescue units, and search teams rushed to the scene.
01:25The fire escalated into a four-alarm emergency,
01:29and at one point a mayday was called as firefighters battled heavy smoke and extreme heat inside the building.
01:37Firefighters worked floor by floor, searching apartments and guiding residents to safety under incredibly dangerous conditions.
01:44Rescue operations are still ongoing as crews continue to ventilate the building and extinguish remaining hotspots.
01:52Multiple injuries have been confirmed, though officials have not yet released a full casualty count.
01:58The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation,
02:01and authorities are urging the public not to rely on unverified social media reports.
02:06As of this morning, fire suppression and search efforts remain active.
02:11Nearby residents have been advised to stay indoors due to lingering smoke and air quality concerns.
02:17This is a developing story, and details may change as officials provide updates.
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