Borough Park Building Explosion Kills One, Injures Three

An explosion Saturday afternoon in Borough Park has killed one person and injured three, including one firefighter.

The explosion and fire at 4206 13th Avenue were reported just after 1 p.m., and more than 100 firefighters arrived to put out the flames, according to the New York Times. The official cause of the explosion is to be determined, but a gas leak is strongly suspected.

The city, via the Notify NYC alert program, advised staying clear of the area to avoid smoke exposure.

.@FDNY working hard to get the fire under control in the building adjacent to the collapse. pic.twitter.com/OuPA6bIDqQ

— Brad Lander (@bradlander) October 3, 2015

Mayor @BilldeBlasio & @FDNY on site of today's building explosion in Borough Park #Brooklyn #FDNY @NYCMayorsOffice pic.twitter.com/ktWriuBhhs

— AlwaysActions (@AlwaysActions) October 3, 2015

Thanks to @FDNY @nycoem @NYPDnews @NYCBuildings @NYCHousing @redcrossny for rapid & well-coordinated response. pic.twitter.com/wKiXqXWZ8E

— Brad Lander (@bradlander) October 3, 2015

#Brooklyn's prayers are with all those impacted by the deadly gas explosion in #BoroughPark today. I thank the @FDNY for fighting the blaze.

— Eric Adams (@BPEricAdams) October 3, 2015

#RedCross helping residents in Borough Park following this afternoon's explosion. #Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/ykUmH5JCjh

— Mike de Vulpillieres (@vulpillieres) October 3, 2015

Mayor De Blasio in Borough Park giving an update on the Brooklyn Gas Explosion– Live on @NY1 — 1 person deceased pic.twitter.com/xQQ8QdE83V

— Natalie Duddridge (@CityNatalie) October 3, 2015

[Source: NYT | Photo: Kate Leonova for PropertyShark]