Crime & Safety
'Explosion' in Chelsea Was Blown Out Truck Tire: FDNY
Witnesses were frightened after they heard a loud explosion-like noise.
CHELSEA, MANHATTAN — After some witnesses reported a "loud noise," like an explosion, on 23rd Street and 8th Avenue, the FDNY confirmed it was just a blown out truck tire.
Approx 11 pm, FDNY responded to report of loud noise in Chelsea, 23 St & 8th Ave. Confirmed blow out of truck tire
— FDNY (@FDNY) November 19, 2016
Around a dozen firetrucks surrounded the intersection around 11:15 p.m., videos show. The FDNY evaluated the scene at 11:20 p.m., the FDNY spokesperson told Patch.
In Chelsea right now. #chelsea #explosion pic.twitter.com/auX4hANvCu
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) November 19, 2016
In Chelsea now.. we heard a big explosion. Not idea of what's going on. #chelsea #explosion #chelseaexplosion pic.twitter.com/jc904ZRk4P
— Danilo Gabrielli (@DaniloGabrielli) November 19, 2016
The call came in to the FDNY at around 11:10 p.m. of a "loud noise," the spokesperson said.
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