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| New York City explosion: Fire rages after a building collapses in the East Village | New York City explosion: Fire rages after a building collapses in the East Village |
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| An explosion in New York City has caused a 2nd Avenue building to collapse and another building is on fire, according to local reports. | An explosion in New York City has caused a 2nd Avenue building to collapse and another building is on fire, according to local reports. |
| This is NOT looking good... #EastVillage pic.twitter.com/z5u7POHT2j | This is NOT looking good... #EastVillage pic.twitter.com/z5u7POHT2j |
| FDNY tweeted that the fire had grown to seven-alarm status, indicating the severity of the blaze. Reports suggest that people still may be inside the building. | FDNY tweeted that the fire had grown to seven-alarm status, indicating the severity of the blaze. Reports suggest that people still may be inside the building. |
| MAN 7-ALARM 125 2 AVE, MIXED OCCUPANCY MAJOR BUILDING COLLAPSE, | MAN 7-ALARM 125 2 AVE, MIXED OCCUPANCY MAJOR BUILDING COLLAPSE, |
| The explosion happened about 3:20 pm on Thursday in the East Village neighbourhood in Manhattan. Local media reported that the building is home to a restaurant, with apartments above. | The explosion happened about 3:20 pm on Thursday in the East Village neighbourhood in Manhattan. Local media reported that the building is home to a restaurant, with apartments above. |
| A spokesman for the New York fire department told The Independent it remains an active situation and that two buildings are on fire. The spokesman declined to comment on injuries or deaths. | A spokesman for the New York fire department told The Independent it remains an active situation and that two buildings are on fire. The spokesman declined to comment on injuries or deaths. |
| Possible gas leak on 2nd Avenue & 7th street causes explosion #EastVillage pic.twitter.com/gmBCpDmScB | Possible gas leak on 2nd Avenue & 7th street causes explosion #EastVillage pic.twitter.com/gmBCpDmScB |
| This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. | This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. |
| Watch early #FDNY units operating at 123&121 2nd Avenue in the East Village http://t.co/8o7qlaVldw |