Reported Bronx explosion sends firefighters to hospital: FDNY
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Multiple firefighters were sent to the hospital after a car reportedly exploded in the Bronx, according to the FDNY.
Video on Citizen showed a ball of flames glowing in the distance and smoke blowing from the area while multiple fire engines were on the scene. An additional video showed a large amount of trash burned next to a charred vehicle after the fire was put out.
According to the FDNY, a call came in for a reported car fire and explosion at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday at 955 Westchester Ave. between Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street.
Sources say members were operating at a rubbish and car fire.
Watch the moment the car explodes here:
Five firefighters were taken to a local hospital for evaluation. One firefighter is being treated for serious burns to the face, according to sources.
Officials did not provide a cause for the reported explosion.
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