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East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

Wednesday 12 March 2014 17:08 GMT

Firefighters battle a fire after a building collapse in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at the site of a building collapse in Harlem

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Firefighters battle a fire after a building collapse in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Heavy smoke pours from the debris as the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) responds to a 5-alarm fire and building collapse at 1646 Park Ave in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan in New York

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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The explosion leveled an apartment building, and sent flames and billowing black smoke above the skyline

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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New York City Fire Department was searching for anyone trapped in the debris. Television images showed heavy smoke and dust rising from the structure at East 114th Street and Park Avenue in East Harlem, which reportedly collapsed at about 9 a.m. (1300 GMT)

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) respond to a 5-alarm fire and building collapse at 1646 Park Ave in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan in New York

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Rescue workers remove an injured person on a stretcher after a possible explosion and building collapse in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Rescue workers transport an injured person on a stretcher

In pictures: East Harlem 'explosion' and building collapse in New York City

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Passersby watch as rescue efforts continue after an explosion and building collapse in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York

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Residents watch from the side lines of a building collapse in Harlem

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