A plumbing truck parked on 133 Street in Queens exploded into flames, damaging six homes and two vehicles, leaving residents shocked but unharmed.
Fire officials stated that the explosion was likely caused by chemicals and an unsecured torch inside the plumbing truck, triggering the fire.
Residents witnessed the truck bursting into bright orange flames early in the morning, creating a scene of chaos on the normally quiet street.
The incident is the focus of an ongoing investigation by FDNY Fire Marshals and the NYPD to determine the exact cause and accountability.
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