NYT
A building collapsed in East Harlem on Wednesday morning and the authorities said they were responding to reports of people trapped in the rubble, according to fire officials.
Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like an explosion before the building collapsed. Flames and smoke could still be seen billowing from the street, and video from the scene showed broken windows in neighboring buildings.
A Building Just "Completely Exploded" in East Harlem
The FDNY said 33 units and 106 firefighters are en route to the building, which is at 116th and Park. Metro-North has suspended all service out of Grand Central.
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9:34 AM PT: Two dead. 18 injured and more missing.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a news conference from the scene that the gas leak had been reported to the utility company just 15 minutes before the blaze.
Mr de Blasio said the "major explosion" had destroyed two buildings and heavily damaged other structures.
A number of individuals were still missing in the area, he added.