EARLIER REPORT: The fire has engulfed the 5 story building which was occupied at the time of the explosion. The building has totally collapsed as a result of the fire.
Emergency personnel are still on the scene.
NYC Emergency Agencies have been established on the corner of East 7th Street and 2nd Avenue. At this time 2 FDNY members are missing and an urgent role call has been issued to determine the whereabouts of the fire fighters. Many injuries have been reported but the exact count has not been determined.
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“@perrykroll: Explosion at 7th and 2nd. #explosion #Manhattan #eastvillage pic.twitter.com/eCEDs3P4p6” @Frothengull
— Liberation Iannillo (@liberationnyc) March 26, 2015
This is not good. #eastvillage https://t.co/0tRooUyeOK — Kevin Cancienne (@potatojin) March 26, 2015
Smoke from the east village building situation (and reported explosion) #nyc pic.twitter.com/We8UAAx1MA
— Eric Benson (@ericbenson15) March 26, 2015
