FDNY responds to basement explosion in Crown Heights

The explosion happened between Kingston and Albany avenues around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

News 12 Staff

Aug 25, 2025, 10:43 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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The FDNY is investigating a basement explosion in Crown Heights.
Citizen video shows a chaotic scene with firetrucks packing the streets on Empire Boulevard between Kingston and Albany avenues just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
No injuries have been reported but there is property damage.
At this hour, the fire marshals are working to determine the cause of the explosion.