Bronx, NY (January 24, 2026) — A powerful gas explosion ripped through the upper floors of a 17-story New York City Housing Authority building in the Bronx late Friday night, triggering a raging four-alarm fire that left one resident dead and more than a dozen others hurt.
Firefighters rushed to the high-rise after reports of a loud blast and visible flames near the top of the building. When crews arrived, they were met with intense fire and thick smoke pouring from multiple upper-floor apartments. Using interior stairwells and aerial ladders, responders moved quickly to reach trapped residents, guiding some down smoke-filled hallways and carrying others to safety as alarms sounded throughout the tower.
Officials say 14 people suffered injuries ranging from smoke inhalation to burns and other trauma. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One victim was pronounced dead, and authorities have not yet publicly identified the individual pending family notification…