Crime & Safety
Car Goes Up In Flames On East Houston, FDNY Says
Firefighters rushed to East Houston and Pitt streets Tuesday morning for a car fire, an FDNY spokesman said.
LOWER EAST SIDE, NY β A car caught fire on East Houston and Pitt streets Tuesday morning on the Lower East Side, an FDNY spokesman said.
Firefighters rushed to the car fire after reports of a car explosion about 9:10 a.m., the FDNY official said.
Thirteen firefighters responded, according to the department. One person suffered minor injuries, FDNY said.
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The fire was reported as a car explosion, but it was unclear whether there was an explosion. The department will determine the cause of the fire.
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Thanks to @FDNY for getting this car fire on E Houston Street under control quickly. And to @NYPD9Pct for standing by to keep pedestrians safe. pic.twitter.com/PPonsWkmbI
β Carlina Rivera ε©θ―ε¨ (@CarlinaRivera) September 17, 2019
Car fire on East Houston St! pic.twitter.com/kYTEHh27jw
β terrence (@artisanmatters) September 17, 2019
Car explosion on Ave C/Houston. That was an alt side of the street parking so praying no one got hurt. pic.twitter.com/70jlhbaN8u
β Sonny (@surfista___) September 17, 2019
This article has been updated with additional information from the FDNY.
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