A powerful gas explosion tore through a Bronx public housing building Wednesday morning, blowing out part of the structure and scattering debris onto the street below, as reported by The New York Post.

The blast occurred at 8:10 a.m. at the Mitchel Houses complex on Alexander Avenue near East 135th Street, officials said. The explosion ripped a 20-story gash into the corner of the high-rise, sending chunks of brick and concrete raining onto the sidewalk.

Major gas explosion causes partial building collapse at 205 Alexander Ave, Bronx.
Firefighters searching with K-9s and drones – no injuries reported yet.
Con Edison shutting off gas; major incident declared. pic.twitter.com/xGM9890cAj

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Firefighters, police, and emergency crews rushed to the scene as plumes of dust and rubble surrounded the area. Despite the scale of the blast, no injuries had been reported as of Wednesday afternoon.

First responders deployed police dogs to search the debris, while investigators from the city medical examiner’s office remained on site hours after the explosion. Firefighters continued to comb through the building to ensure no residents were trapped inside.

Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the situation in a statement posted on X. “New Yorkers, I have been briefed about the emergency situation taking place in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx,” Adams wrote.

New Yorkers, I have been briefed about the emergency situation taking place in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx.

We are getting a full assessment from first responders and will continue to provide updates. Please avoid the area for your safety. https://t.co/r4d5Vem7Es

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 1, 2025

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“We are getting a full assessment from first responders and will continue to provide updates. Please avoid the area for your safety.”

The city confirmed that Con Edison, the Department of Buildings, and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) had all dispatched personnel to the site as the cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Authorities quickly moved to provide relief for displaced residents. An emergency shelter was established at a local community center on Alexander Avenue, while MTA buses were also brought in to serve as temporary shelter, OEM officials announced.

NYCEM and emergency personnel are conducting an interagency response to a partial building collapse at 205 Alexander Ave. FDNY operations continue. NYPD is on scene for site security and enforcement of street closures. Con Edison Gas has shut gas utility to the impacted building.… https://t.co/rBo8Usr1Bc pic.twitter.com/hA1Np3KgWq

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) October 1, 2025

The explosion caused significant visible damage, with a wide hole cutting across multiple floors of the building’s facade. Streets surrounding the site were closed off as crews worked to secure the area and prevent further collapse.

Officials said residents in surrounding units were evacuated as a precaution while structural assessments are conducted. Con Edison crews are also testing gas lines to determine whether a leak or rupture triggered the blast.

The Mitchel Houses, part of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), includes several residential towers in the Mott Haven neighborhood. Tenants of the affected building are expected to remain displaced until the structure is deemed safe.

By Wednesday afternoon, investigators had not confirmed the exact cause of the explosion, but officials indicated that the review will include a full examination of utility lines, building systems, and maintenance records.

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