Thursday, November 27, 2014

GAS EXPLOSION IN OZONE PARK, NEW YORK (QUEENS) CAUSES A COLLAPSE OF AN ADDITION TO THE HOME ON THANKSGIVING DAY



GAS EXPLOSION IN OZONE PARK, NEW YORK (QUEENS) CAUSES A COLLAPSE OF AN ADDITION TO THE HOME ON THANKSGIVING DAY


Authorities are on the scene of a gas explosion and collapse in Queens Thursday, November 27, 2014.
The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on 107-55 108th Street in Ozone Park.  Officials say the explosion was small, but it caused the partial collapse of an addition behind a two-story home.  The neighbors and other people in the neighborhood said that the explosion was very loud and that it shook and vibrated their homes, including sending debris to the street at the front of the home.



The actual structure of the home is ok, based on the building department spokesman.
One person suffered serious burns and was rushed to Weill Cornell Medical Center for treatment.
The victim, who was reportedly trying to light a stove just before the explosion, is expected to survive.
A team from the Department of Buildings issued a vacate order for the entire building, along with two violations for unauthorized work on the structure, a spokesman said.  Perhaps the home addition was done without a permit.  National Grid was on the scene to shut down all utilities to the building, the spokesman added.



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