CLEAN : Gas leak caused New York buildings to coll

A gas leak caused an explosion that destroyed two buildings and heavily impacted surrounding areas. The tragedy resulted in two deaths and 18 injuries. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames and smoke. Emergency responders were on-site, working to stabilize and rescue survivors.

What was the primary cause of the explosion that destroyed two buildings?

• A gas leak

• A bomb

• An electrical fault

• A meteor strike

How did the witness describe the sound of the explosion?

• Like a train passing by

• Like an earthquake and a car crash

• Like fireworks

• Like a thunderstorm

What was the height of the flames observed by the witness?

• 20 feet

• 10-11 feet

• 5 feet

• 30 feet

What was the immediate action taken by emergency responders at the scene?

• Blocking off the street

• Extinguishing the fire

• Stabilizing a woman before transport

• Evacuating nearby buildings

What did the witness compare the explosion to?

• A thunderstorm

• An earthquake and a car crash

• A massive landslide

• A volcanic eruption