Gas explosion and fire in New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 24, 2026 at 03:36 PM

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A gas explosion and resulting fire in a 17-story New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) building in the Bronx killed one person and injured 14 early Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to the scene around 12:30 am after reports of a gas odor on the 15th and 16th floors. The explosion caused significant structural damage to multiple apartments on the 16th and 17th floors. Over 200 fire and emergency personnel responded to the scene, and a reception center was established for displaced residents. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, despite recent renovations to the building's natural gas system. The incident highlights concerns about the aging infrastructure of NYCHA buildings, which house approximately half a million New Yorkers.

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gas explosion 100% apartment building fire 90% injuries 80% natural gas system 70% structural damage 70% firefighters 60% housing authority 60% building renovations 50% investigation 50% aging buildings 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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New York City

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