🚨 Hold on to your helmets! Seven brave firefighters were hurt after a parked car suddenly exploded into a massive fireball in the Bronx on Wednesday evening. According to the NYC Fire Department, they were tackling a small trash fire when the unexpected blast rocked the scene.
It was like a real-life action movie: flames shooting up and debris flying around. Five of the firefighters got burns on their hands and faces. Three were taken to the hospital, but the good news is none of the injuries are life-threatening. 🙌
The incident happened around 7 p.m. on November 5, when first responders arrived to find trash and debris blazing near a car. Before they could even secure the area, the vehicle erupted in a fireball that sent sparks into the night sky. 🌃🔥
Authorities are digging in to figure out what sparked the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and officials promise to share updates as the probe continues. Stay tuned as we follow this story! 🔍🚒
Safety tip: Always keep a safe distance from any fire, even if it seems small. You never know what’s hiding in the flames! 🧯✨
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Seven NYC firefighters hurt after car explodes into massive fireball
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