Bronx High-Rise Partially Collapses After Boiler Explosion, Evacuates 60 Apartments

A partial collapse of a 17-story public housing building in the Bronx, caused by an explosion likely related to boiler maintenance, led to the evacuation of about 60 apartments and displaced many residents. While no injuries have been reported, the incident has left families terrified to return, with some being temporarily housed in local hotels or community centers. Residents, including a mother and her daughter, expressed deep fear and uncertainty about their safety and future living arrangements. Emergency responders continue to clear debris and conduct safety assessments to determine the building's habitability. Nearby schools were not evacuated, but some parents chose to pick up their children as a precaution. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency operations and investigations.