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CBS News
2 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Philadelphia house explosion kills 1, injures 2 in Nicetown neighborhood Sunday morning
At least one person was killed after three rowhome buildings partially collapsed in an explosion in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood early Sunday, sending at least two other people to hospitals, officials said. Philadelphia police and fire units responded to the 1900 block of West Bristol Street, near Clarissa Street, shortly before 5 a.m. CBS News Philadelphia cameras in the area showed at least three structures collapsed, with smoke emanating from the rubble. Fire officials said the incident was placed under control at 6:33 a.m. According to Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections, the explosion affected at least seven properties, three of which are partially collapsed. CBS News Philadelphia Officials said the two people taken to hospitals are an 82-year-old woman and a 62-year-old woman – one is in critical condition and the other is in stable condition. A spokesperson for Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson confirmed that one of the hospitalized victims works for Johnson. Mayor Cherelle Parker said Sunday afternoon that she visited the families at the hospital whose loved ones were impacted by the explosion. "Philadelphia, we want to ask that you lift them up in prayer," she said. "To all of the families, we are lifting you up in prayer, and the City of Philadelphia will remain here and on the scene to ensure that anyone who has been directly or indirectly impacted receives the support and services they need." "This will be an extensive, all-day operation for the Philadelphia Fire Department," Philadelphia Fire Department executive officer Daniel McCarty said. Philadelphia Fire Department McCarty said other buildings adjacent to the collapse have damage as well. Some residents have been evacuated as a precaution in case other collapses occur. Officials are monitoring the buildings there in case any that are still standing show signs that they may collapse. Philadelphia Fire Department Assistant Chief Charles Walker said a search and rescue dog alerted firefighters to the body of the woman who died in the collapse. The dog did not alert them to anyone else, Walker said, so he is confident everyone is accounted for now. The investigation will be slow and methodical to avoid a "secondary collapse," Walker said. "We are here. We are going to be here to provide support. We're going to be here to do a thorough investigation that may take time," said Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and search and rescue operations are underway. The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections is on site examining buildings. Several workers from Philadelphia Gas Works were also seen on the block. McCarty said investigators will work "brick by brick" to find out what happened. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Philadelphia Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office and PECO are also on the scene. Neighbors told to evacuate Bristol Street after collapse Around 9 a.m., residents were exiting their homes on Bristol Street after being told to evacuate. Many were holding suitcases or shopping bags full of personal effects. All along the block, homes have broken windows, and some doors were blown off their hinges. Vehicles parked on the street also suffered damage from the blast and from debris. A spokesperson for the American Red Cross stated that the organization is responding and assisting at least 24 people. Fire officials said the Salvation Army was also on scene to help community members affected by Sunday morning's explosion. Residents who were evacuated are gathering at the Edward Steel Elementary School. Mayor Parker said the City of Philadelphia's One Philly Fund is available online, where anyone can make contributions to help those impacted. Mental and behavioral health services are also available on-site for those in need. "Big bang" wakes up residents A resident on the block said she was sleeping when she heard "a big bang" and at first thought her husband had fallen off the edge of the bed. "And then I had to come to the window and look out, and I seen people walking up and down the street," she said. "And then I came downstairs and my door was all blown open and there was glass everywhere on my floor." Other residents from blocks away felt their houses shake. Another resident said he heard a noise that sounded like thunder. "I mean, it's like something out of a movie. The houses, you know, they're underneath. So they had to pull them out of the house," one woman said. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Arab News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia extends condolences to Sudan after 11 die in mine collapse
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia extended its condolences and sympathy on Sunday after a traditional gold mine in Sudan partially collapsed and killed 11 miners. The collapse of the gold mine in the remote desert area of Howeid, northeast Sudan also wounded seven others, the country's mining company said on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom stands with Sudan during this tragedy and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
Arab News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia extends condolences to Sudan after gold mine partially collapses
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia extended its condolences and sympathy on Sunday after a traditional gold mine in Sudan partially collapsed and killed 11 miners. The collapse of the gold mine in the remote desert area of Howeid, northeast Sudan also wounded seven others, the country's state mining company said on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom stands with Sudan during this tragedy and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
The Independent
7 hours ago
- The Independent
One dead and two injured after explosion causes multiple rowhome buildings to collapse in Philadelphia
At least one person was killed and two were injured after an explosion from an overnight fire caused several Philadelphia rowhomes to collapse early Sunday, according to reports. Crews responded to a call for a fire in the city's Nicetown section just before 5 a.m., and found three rowhomes had completely collapsed, NBC Philadelphia reported. Assistant Fire Chief Charles Walker confirmed that a body was recovered from the scene by a K9 who was helping to search through the rubble. 'Just before 5 a.m., we responded to an explosion on Bristol St. in Nicetown. This became an all-hands response. There are 2 reported injuries and, sadly, one reported fatality. Placed under control @6:33,' the Philadelphia Fire Department wrote on X. Crews are working to ensure additional homes don't collapse, authorities said. Two women, an 82-year-old and a 63-year-old, were taken to the hospital with injuries. One was suffering from smoke inhalation and the other sustained burns in the fire, authorities said. Fire officials told NBC that one of the victims was listed in critical condition while the other was stable. Neighbors said the collapse may have been the result of an explosion, as many reported hearing a loud bang when the incident occurred. However, authorities are still investigating what the sound was, and whether it was an explosion or something collapsing due to the fire. 'We don't know what caused the loud sound,' Walker, the assistant fire chief, said. One resident told CBS News she woke to a 'big bang' and thought her husband fell off the bed. 'And then I had to come to the window and look out, and I seen people walking up and down the street,' she said. 'And then I came downstairs and my door was all blown open and there was glass everywhere on my floor.' Neighbors from blocks away felt their homes shake as the rowhomes collapsed, while other residents reported a noise that sounded like thunder. Authorities are still working to determine the cause of the collapse. Ten people who live in the area were ordered to evacuate, authorities said. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
CBS News
13 hours ago
- CBS News
Multiple rowhome buildings collapse after fire and explosion in Philadelphia, at least 2 people hospitalized
A fire and explosion were reported and three rowhome buildings collapsed in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood early Sunday, sending at least two people to hospitals, officials said. Philadelphia police and fire units responded to the 1900 block of West Bristol Street, near Clarissa Street, just before 5 a.m. CBS News Philadelphia cameras in the area show at least three structures that have collapsed with smoke emanating from the rubble. CBS News Philadelphia Philadelphia Fire Department executive officer Daniel McCarty said other buildings adjacent to the collapses have damage as well. A collapse zone is in place in case other collapses occur. Police said the two people taken to hospitals are elderly women – one is in critical condition and the other is in stable condition. "This will be an extensive, all-day operation for the Philadelphia Fire Department," McCarty said. The cause of the explosion is under investigation and search and rescue operations are underway. The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections is on site examining buildings. "Big bang" wakes up resident A resident on the block said she was sleeping when she heard "a big bang" and at first thought her husband fell off the edge of the bed. "And then I had to come to the window and look out, and I seen people walking up and down the street," she said. "And then I came downstairs and my door was all blown open and there was glass everywhere on my floor." Other residents from blocks away felt their houses shake. Another resident said he heard a noise that sounded like thunder. "I mean, it's like something out of a movie. The houses, you know, they're underneath. So they had to pull them out of the house," one woman said. This is a developing story and will be updated.
