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Deadly Bronx Tower Explosion Leaves Residents Injured, Firefighter Hurt

1/24/2026

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An explosion occurred at a 17-story residential tower at 3485 Bivona Street in the Bronx early Saturday, igniting flames on the 15th through 17th floors.
One resident was pronounced dead at the scene.
One resident is in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center, and a firefighter and eleven other residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Fire officials are investigating a potential gas leak as the cause.

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An explosion occurred at a 17-story residential tower at 3485 Bivona Street in the Bronx early Saturday, igniting flames on the 15th through 17th floors.
One resident was pronounced dead at the scene.
One resident is in critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center, and a firefighter and eleven other residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Fire officials are investigating a potential gas leak as the cause.