March 12
2014
2014 East Harlem Gas Explosion
On March 12, 2014, a deadly natural gas explosion destroyed two apartment buildings on Park Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, killing eight people and injuring dozens. The disaster exposed the vulnerability of New York City's aging gas infrastructure and led to major reforms in utility oversight, pipeline replacement, and emergency response. Read more
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