Fierce explosion of Newark Housing Authority, whole city shaken, debris blown up to 600 feet away

A massive explosion occurred at a Newark Housing Authority property in Newark, New Jersey, causing a devastating building collapse that sent shock waves through the surrounding area. Residents saw the devastation unfolding before their eyes just after 6 pm on Friday. Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene as the building exploded and debris was flung up to 600 feet away. The intensity of the explosion caused the ground to slide beneath the feet of the residents, shattering doors and reducing walls to mere fragments. The collision was so intense that glass and windows were blown out, leaving a trail of destruction.

victim rushed to hospital

As emergency responders arrived on scene, they found residents in a state of shock and distress. Some people were injured and required immediate medical assistance. At least five people were taken to local hospitals, with one victim suffering severe burns and currently in critical condition. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but officials are actively investigating the incident.

Support and testing underway

Fritz Frage, director of Newark Public Safety, addressed the situation assuring residents that immediate assistance was being provided. The City of Newark is offering temporary residential accommodation to those affected to ensure they have a safe place to live in the days ahead. While firefighters are working to extinguish the remaining blaze, investigators are working diligently to determine the cause of the blaze.