Explosion Downtown Manhattan

Fox News Live

[PoisedWoman]

reporting that it's NOT an explosion, but a partial building collapse (that I guess sounded like an explosion?).

Wouldn't be the first time a crummy old building collapsed in Manhattan.I hope no one got killed.

[Judith Anne]

Do not know the cause -- Fox News.

[DJ88]

Fox just reported that the NYFD has said that they believe that "some sort of explosion caused the partial collapse of this building" and that over 100 firefighters have been called to the scene.

[steve in DC]

Appears school teaches vocations in auto repair, refridgeration and welding.

Welders lots of times use acetelene gas.

Q: How much acetelene does it take to blow out windows?

A: Not very much!

[Judith Anne]

Fox is still calling it an explosion.

[DJ88]

I don't know why. I don't work for them, or else it would be. ;-)

[monkeyshine]

Manhattan is a beautiful city. But being a native Californian, every time I visit I can't help but think how a 5.0 would destroy half the place.

[DJ88]

Just imagine how the people of NYC and the NYFD and NYPD must feel right now. God bless them....

[Oldeconomybuyer]

USA

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Manhattan (NYC)

Fire Scanner

FDNY Live - Manhattan

[RCW2001]

04-25) 09:03 PDT (AP) --

At least 21 others were being treated at the scene for injuries, fire officials said.

More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene at Sixth Avenue and 19th Street. Fire officials said it appeared some type of explosion collapsed some floors of the building.

The school offers training in such fields as welding, automotive repair, refrigeration, air conditioning, and appliance technology

[michigander]

Explosion at Apex Technical School

Newsday.com
April 25, 2002, 12:03 PM EDT

A noontime explosion rocked the Apex Technical School in Manhattan, injuring at least 21 people and partially collapsing the building.

The explosion originated on the second floor of the school, which trains welders and refrigeration professionals.

Some witnesses have reported seeing gas being brought into the building prior to the explosion.

Police cordoned off the area in case of a secondary explosion. The school is located at 121 W. 19th St. between Sixth and Seventh Aves.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

(04-25) 09:03 PDT (AP) -- At least 21 others were being treated at the scene for injuries, fire officials said.

More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene at Sixth Avenue and 19th Street. Fire officials said it appeared some type of explosion collapsed some floors of the building.

The school offers training in such fields as welding, automotive repair, refrigeration, air conditioning, and appliance technology.

[Silly]

The rock foundation that Manhattan is built on is not conducive to earthquakes.

[Judith Anne]

Yes, God bless them all...

[firewalk]

Thanks for posting that link.

[FreedomPoster]

Part of NYC Building Collapses
Thu Apr 25,12:03 PM ET

NEW YORK (AP) - Part of an eight-story building housing a technical school collapsed Thursday on Manhattan's West Side.

Broadcast reports identified the school as Apex Technical School. The site is in the Chelsea neighborhood.

At least two people were carried out on stretchers and placed into ambulances.

At least 21 others were being treated at the scene for injuries, fire officials said.

More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene at Sixth Avenue and 19th Street. Fire officials said it appeared some type of explosion collapsed some floors of the building.

The school offers training in such fields as welding, automotive repair, refrigeration, air conditioning, and appliance technology.

[newcats]

It is...under breaking news....
Newcats

[d4now]

God bless them

bump

[DJ88]

I just finished reading the HAZMAT thread regarding Newark. Did you see that thread yet????

[Judith Anne]

Concern about a second explosion possible, shutting off the electric and gas, water, etc. Officials say it appears to be an accident related to the school...