Twenty people were inside a Syracuse, N.Y., home that collapsed Tuesday after reports of an explosion.
Ten people were transported to the hospital, eight of whom are on advanced life support, a firefighter said. Of these, eight are considered seriously injured. More people could be trapped inside, the official said.
Several children were among the victims, according to firefighters.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 4pm on Tuesday after multiple 911 calls describing an explosion that collapsed a building.
Several victims were outside the home, including an individual who was trapped inside a car involved in the collapse. Authorities say it’s unclear how the car got there.
Authorities did not provide an update on the condition of the victims.
New York Governor Katy Hochul said in X Tuesday afternoon she spoke with the mayor of Syracuse after the explosion.
There was a “strong odor of gas” emanating from the building, according to a Syracuse firefighter.
The explosion happened as a heat wave blanketed the East Coast. Because of the high temperatures, the fire marshal said the department is on alert for possible heat exhaustion and firefighter rotation.
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