An explosion at an apartment in the Bronx, New York City, killed 1

An explosion at an apartment in the Bronx, New York City, killed 1

One person has been killed in a fire that broke out at an apartment in the Bronx area of ​​New York City.

Nine more people were injured in the incident on Tuesday. Most of the injured were police officers who took part in the rescue operation. The apartment and two adjoining houses were completely destroyed in the blast. In addition, two or three other houses were severely damaged. The gas leak is thought to have caused an explosion in the apartment. However, it is being investigated whether it was a subversive act or not. The gas connection of the entire block has been cut off after the incident.