Here are some exclusive shots of the destruction and rubble. For full developments of the story, check our main article here. All photos are courtesy of Eddie Gibbs, community leader, who distributed coffee to firefighters while snapping pictures on site.
NYC Explosion in East Harlem: Exclusive Photos of Destruction

East Harlem building explosion at 116th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan, New York on March 12, 2014. Courtesy of Eddie Gibbs

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