Plumber's SUV Explodes, Damages Homes in Queens
Plumber's SUV Explodes, Damages Homes in Queens
Plumber's SUV Explodes, Damages Homes in Queens
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A plumber's Infiniti SUV exploded early Friday morning in South Ozone Park, Queens, causing significant damage to six homes and two vehicles while fortunately resulting in no injuries. The explosion occurred around 6:45 a.m., just minutes before the owner, Jeremy Harricharam, and his family were about to enter the vehicle. Fire officials suspect that a ruptured gas-powered torch used for plumbing work may have leaked and ignited, leading to the blast. Eyewitnesses described the explosion as sounding like a bomb, and videos captured the dramatic scene as firefighters extinguished the flames shortly after. The incident is currently under investigation, with FDNY and NYPD officials assessing the cause and extent of the damage. Harricharam expressed shock at the event, highlighting the close call for his family who were nearly in the vehicle when it exploded.

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