Deadly Building Collapse in New York City

Firefighters extinguish a fire after a reported explosion and building collapse
Firefighters extinguish a fire after a reported explosion and building collapseJustin Lane—EPA
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Explosion Causes Two Buildings To Collapse In Manhattan's East Harlem Neighborhood
Smoke pours from the debris as the New York City Fire Department responds to a fire and building collapse at 1646 Park Avenue in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan on March 12, 2014Andrew Burton—Getty Images
A victim is evacuated by emergency personal near an apparent building explosion fire and collapse in the Harlem section of New York City
A victim is evacuated by emergency personal near an apparent building explosion fire and collapse in Harlem.Mike Segar—Reuters
Firefighters respond to a reported explosion in Harlem.
Firefighters respond to a reported explosion in Harlem.Justin Lane—EPA
Firefighters respond to an explosion that leveled two apartment buildings in East Harlem.
Firefighters respond to an explosion that leveled two apartment buildings in East Harlem.John Minchillo—AP
Police respond to the scene of an explosion that leveled two apartment buildings in East Harlem.
Police respond to the scene of an explosion that leveled two apartment buildings in East Harlem.Jeremy Sailing—AP
People watch as New York City firefighters examine the rubble at an apparent building explosion fire and collapse in the Harlem section of New York
People watch as New York City firefighters examine the rubble at an apparent building explosion fire and collapse in Harlem.Eric Thayer—Reuters
Residents watch as firefighters work at the scene of a building collapse
Residents watch as firefighters work at the scene of a building collapse in New York, March 12, 2014. Shannon Stapleton—Reuters
New York City firefighters examine the rubble at an apparent building explosion fire and collapse in the Harlem section of New York
New York City firefighters examine the rubble at an apparent building explosion fire and collapse in Harlem.Eric Thayer—Reuters

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