India, Oct. 1 -- A 20-story public housing building in New York City's Bronx partially collapsed on Wednesday, October 1, after an explosion, terrifying the residents. Mayor Eric Adams, Zohran Mamdani, and other leaders have taken note of the incident and urged people to avoid the area for safety reasons.

In a post on X, the New York City Mayor said he was briefed about the emergency in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx.

"We are getting a full assessment from first responders and will continue to provide updates. Please avoid the area for your safety," Adams wrote on X.

Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, said he was "grateful" for the fire department and other first responders for having "rushed to the scene of a partial...