Bronx, NY (August 7, 2023) – An explosion reported in the Soundview neighborhood sent one person to a local hospital with injuries.
The incident was reported to the New York Fire Department at around 2:00 p.m. on August 3.
According to official reports provided by local news sources, a boiler exploded in the building of a structure located at 1245 Stratford Avenue. The incident did not result in any active fire.
One person who was at the location at the time of the explosion was injured. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where they were provided medical care.
The incident is being investigated.
We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.
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