Vehicle explodes in huge fireball in the Bronx

Video shows the moment an explosion sent a large fireball into the sky, injuring seven New York City firefighters. The firefighters were responding to reports of garbage, debris, and vehicles on fire when the blast occurred. Five firefighters suffered burns to their hands and face, while the others were hospitalised for serious but non-life-threatening burns, according to New York City Fire Chief John Esposito. Hospital staff expect all injured firefighters to make a full recovery. The cause of the fire and explosion is under investigation.

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