[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.

[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.

[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.