NEW YORK CITY – The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) quickly responded to reports of explosions on Roosevelt Island. The explosions, which were heard around 6 AM local time on Tuesday, occurred near the Roosevelt Island Bridge & Tram, according to reports from CBS New York. Fire officials stated that panicked callers reported a building shaking and a possible explosion, but no injuries or power outages have been reported.
A personal safety network called ‘Citizen’ reported incidents of fires coming from manholes, as cited by The Independent. However, there have been no reports of structural damage to the buildings in the area. New York City’s official emergency notification system warned of disruptions in traffic and mass transit systems near Roosevelt Island but did not provide details on the cause.
The FDNY personnel are actively investigating the source of the explosions and shaking, according to The Independent. The situation was brought under control by 7:08 AM, and the cause of the reported explosions is currently deemed “unfounded.” The scene has been turned over to Con Edison, the power supply company for New York City.
In conclusion, at the moment, there have been no reported injuries or major damage as a result of the reported explosions on Roosevelt Island. The FDNY is working to determine the cause of the incident, and Con Edison has taken over the scene for further investigation.