New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, second from right, hugs Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams at the scene of a fatal explosion on Saturday, October 3.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, second from right, hugs Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams at the scene of a fatal explosion on Saturday, October 3.
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Five firefighters suffered minor injuries in addition to the civilian casualty and injuries.
Five firefighters suffered minor injuries in addition to the civilian casualty and injuries.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speak to reporters.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speak to reporters.
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Fire crews work the scene at the three-story building. Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a state investigation into the incident, calling the recent trend of explosions "disturbing."
Fire crews work the scene at the three-story building. Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a state investigation into the incident, calling the recent trend of explosions "disturbing."
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Onlookers gather near the scene of the explosion.
Onlookers gather near the scene of the explosion.
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De Blasio encouraged New Yorkers to call 911 if they ever smell gas, and said that the FDNY would come to check.
De Blasio encouraged New Yorkers to call 911 if they ever smell gas, and said that the FDNY would come to check.
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A police officer wears a mask while working near the scene.
A police officer wears a mask while working near the scene.
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