Part of a 20-story apartment building collapsed in the Bronx, New York City, after a gas explosion in an incinerator shaft Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

Mayor Eric Adams urged the public to ‘avoid the area’ after the dramatic collapse just after 8am.

City-owned high-rise in the Bronx collapses due to gas explosion, no injuries reported, fire department responding.

At around 8:10 a.m. on Oct. 1, New York City firefighters received reports of a gas explosion from the 20-story building.

Mayor Eric Adams said he was aware of the collapse and was monitoring the situation

Part of a 20-story apartment building collapsed in the Bronx, New York City, after a gas explosion in an incinerator shaft Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

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No one was injured and no apartments were damaged, although some residents were evacuated.