Crime & Safety

Gas Leak Causes Minor Explosion

One person confirmed injured

A man fixing a boiler in a residential basement was injured in an explosion near the , according to Con Edison workers on the scene.

The minor explosion at approximately 6:30 p.m., which one Con Edison investigator said was "just a flash," was caused by a gas leak. The company is now investigating, and will be around the clock.

Houses near the explosion at 28-29 209th Place, are not in any danger, according to the same source.

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