At least 11 people were injured on Tuesday when a house in Syracuse, New York, collapsed, according to officials.
According to Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds, several 911 calls reported an explosion-like sound coming from a two-story house at approximately 4 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to investigate.
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Upon arrival, the firefighters discovered several victims in the front yard, but had to rescue a young person who was trapped inside a car, buried under the debris.
According to Monds, a group of individuals consisting of both children and adults were transported to Upstate University Hospital, with two of them in critical condition. The Post-Standard reported that fire officials confirmed the safety and well-being of all 13 residents by Tuesday evening.
According to Monds, the collapse of the 1920 home is currently under investigation by both police and fire officials. In addition to the structural damage, firefighters responding to the scene also had to navigate downed power lines and a strong smell of natural gas.
According to Monds, the collapse required over 50 firefighters to respond. Due to the intense heat that Syracuse and other areas experienced on Tuesday, the firefighters had to be regularly rotated in and out of the scene.
