New Video Shows Bronx Building Partially Collapse After Gas Explosion

Building Collapse After Explosion

• 💥 New video captures the moment a Bronx building partially collapsed following a gas explosion.
• 📍 The incident occurred at the Mitchell Houses on Alexander Avenue, with the collapse visible from a playground area.
• ⚠️ Fortunately, it appears a school was in session and there were no large crowds nearby at the time.

Extent of Damage

• 🧱 The footage shows a significant portion of a 17-story building's side collapsing into the courtyard.
• 💨 This section of the building acted as a chimney for an incinerator, but the collapse did not directly impact apartment interiors.
• 🔍 Close-ups reveal tilted air conditioners, debris on window sills, and several feet of bricks on the ground, indicating the force of the collapse.