A car catches fire and then explodes in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday evening near New York City’s Charging Bull statue, with a plume of smoke visible across the area. Multiple outlets describe the incident as dramatic and widely noticed in the Wall Street district, where pedestrians appear to react amid the sudden blast and smoke. The smoke rises near the landmark and spreads over parts of Lower Manhattan.
Authorities respond to the fire and explosion, and an investigation is underway to determine what caused the blaze and blast. The sources agree that no injuries are reported in connection with the explosion. Video footage described by outlets shows the moments of the fire and explosion near the statue.
While the exact cause has not been released, officials are treating the event as a matter requiring investigation. The incident remains under active review as investigators examine what led to the car catching fire and the subsequent explosion near one of the area’s best-known landmarks.
