Overview
- FDNY said six firefighters were injured responding to a vehicle fire near 955 Westchester Avenue and were transported to Jacobi Hospital.
- Officials reported the blaze was brought under control at about 8:19 p.m., and the firefighters’ conditions were not immediately known.
- Videos showed a large fireball and heavy flames, and witnesses described buildings shaking and residents rushing for safety.
- Accounts differed on timing, with FDNY citing a 7:06 p.m. call and other outlets reporting the blast occurred closer to 10:45 p.m.
- Investigators cordoned off the scene to examine the cause, while unconfirmed local reports mentioned possible fire engine damage and a firefighter with serious facial burns.