Bronx Car Explosion Injures 5 Firefighters; Blast Cause Unknown

A massive car explosion rocked the Bronx on Wednesday evening, resulting in injuries to at least five New York City Fire Department firefighters. The incident occurred around 7 pm at 955 Westchester Avenue, near the intersection of Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street. The powerful blast sent a towering fireball into the sky, causing immediate concern throughout the city. Firefighting crews were reportedly responding to a car and rubbish fire when the explosion took place. All five injured firefighters were transported to Jacobi Hospital for treatment. While details on their exact conditions are still emerging, initial reports suggest at least one firefighter sustained severe facial burns. The dramatic event was captured on video, showing a sudden and intense eruption of flames that circulated widely on social media. Witnesses described the explosion as powerful enough to rattle buildings several blocks away and expressed their well wishes for the injured first responders. Authorities have launched an investigation into the exact cause of the explosion, which happened while emergency personnel were actively engaged at the scene. Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the initial fire and the subsequent blast.