Strong explosion shocked the Manhattan of New York late on Friday afternoon (15.08.2025), Greek time.
The explosion caused panic in Manhattanas a large, dense cloud of black tobacco rose to the sky of the city.
About 100 firefighters and first aid were called to 305 E 95th Street around 10am. Local time, after a huge fire.
FDNY members are currently operating at a 3-alarm fire at 305 East 95th Street in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/H05Ehdd7Ah
– fnny (@fny) August 15, 2025
The fire and the explosion were caused by a gas leak, ABC 7 reported.
The flames wrapped the roof of an old brick apartment building after the explosion heard. “There was a strong explosion shortly before the fire and tobacco began,” wrote X users (formerly twitter).
The report mentioned has spread to the top floor apartments. The foreman of the building was in the basement at that time and was hospitalized with slight injuries, ABC 7 said.
*reportedly* there was a loud explosion Manhattan’s upper east side earlier this morning and a residential building is now on fire…#CityLife #NYC #NewYork #explosion #urban #Manhattan #fire pic.twitter.com/00nzYBnZS4
— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) August 15, 2025
The apartment building that is made of red brick was built in 1910 and has six floors.