A chaotic scene erupted in New York City when a car suddenly exploded amid an ongoing building fire, injuring several firefighters and scattering debris across the street.
Witnesses reported hearing a “huge explosion” that rattled nearby buildings as emergency crews were already fighting fierce flames. Footage from the scene shows firefighters diving for safety as the vehicle bursts into a fireball, filling the area with dense black smoke.
Authorities have confirmed that several firefighters were hurt in the incident, though the severity of their injuries has not yet been determined.
JUST IN: Car explodes during fire in New York City, injuring multiple firefighters pic.twitter.com/lKdsK7opzP
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