Bronx Community Rallies Lincoln Hospital Provides Aid to Mitchel Houses
Residents of the Mitchel Houses Complex in Mott Haven are recovering after a powerful boiler explosion tore through their 20-story residential building on Wednesday, October 1. The blast, which occurred around 8:10 a.m. at 205 Alexander Avenue, caused a massive ventilation shaft and chimney to collapse, ripping a gaping hole down the side of the building. In what officials called a miracle, no
The explosion is believed to have originated in the building’s boiler room. Officials noted the incident occurred just as the building’s heating system was being turned on for the season, with an investigative theory suggesting the pilot light may have been involved. The force of the blast sent debris, including bricks and air conditioning units, cascading onto the street below. While the building avoided a more catastrophic outcome, the impact on residents was significant. Thirty-eight apartments in the “F” and “G” lines of the high- rise were immediately evacuated, displacing 140 residents. Gas service was shut off to the entire complex as a precaution, and officials from the Department of Buildings began a full inspection to ensure the building’s structural integrity.
injuries or fatalities were reported.
In the immediate aftermath, community support was swift. Staff from Lincoln Hospital were on the scene, engaging with residents displaced by the sudden structural failure. The hospital team worked alongside the American Red Cross and other city agencies, providing vital resources and health support to ensure the well-being of those affected.
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