Manhattan Building Collapse: Explosion, Fire in East Village Injure Two Dozen

A building has partially collapsed in Manhattan’s East Village, resulting in at least 19 injuries, according to media reports and FDNY. An explosion and fire were also reported.

New York City firefighters work the scene of a large fire and a partial building collapse in New York’s East Village on March 26, 2015. Samira Bouaou/Epoch Times

New York City firefighters work the scene of a large fire and a partial building collapse in New York's East Village on March 26, 2015. Orange flames and black smoke were seen billowing from the facade and roof of the building near several New York University buildings. Samira Bouaou/Epoch Times