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BROOKLYN (77WABC) — Over 100 city firefighters responded to a possible explosion and fire in Brooklyn this morning.
The FDNY says crews are currently at the scene located at 67 Bay 35th Street in Gravesend. Neighbors told NY1 that they called the National Grid about gas smell.
Explosion in Brooklyn near Benson Avenue and day 35 Street. More than 100 FDNY members are on scene. Currently no injuries, but multiple homes are destroyed. @NY1 pic.twitter.com/U4xgnDyxj7
— Louis Finley (@LouisFinley) February 4, 2022
Higher vantage point to see it looks like right now: pic.twitter.com/q974gXcZeu
— Louis Finley (@LouisFinley) February 4, 2022
No injuries have been reported.
According to the FDNY, there was an unfounded claim reported in November. The city Department of Buildings says inspectors are on scene conducting structural stability inspections of surrounding buildings and assisting with the investigation.
