Overview
- FDNY responded just after 9 p.m. to reports of an explosion at 160 E. 53rd St. between Lexington and Third avenues.
- Officials said the situation at the parking garage was placed under control around 9:30 p.m.
- Investigators are examining a possible generator malfunction as a lead in determining the cause.
- One person was hospitalized in critical condition following the incident, according to authorities.
- Officials noted that further details were not immediately available as the investigation continues.