Sunday, July 3, 2022

[Updating] Report of a gas explosion at La Mia Pizza on 4th Avenue

One person reportedly sustained a minor injury following a gas explosion this afternoon at La Mia Pizza, 124 Fourth Ave. between 12th Street and 13th Street.
The FDNY responded to the call at 3:22... ... and issued the "under control" 22 minutes later. The front windows of the restaurant, which opened here in September 2020, were blown out during the explosion. It wasn't immediately known who was injured — an employee, patron or passerby. 

Will update when more information becomes available.

Updated 6:05 p.m. 

Here's part of ABC 7's report: 
First responders detected gas and called ConEd who dispatched a crew to help search for the source inside the 20-floor building. As they were searching an explosion happened in the kitchen of the restaurant while FDNY and ConEd employees were inside. 

The explosion didn't cause a fire and was contained to the kitchen, according to the FDNY. 

One ConEd employee sustained minor injuries but refused transportation to the hospital. 
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2 comments:

  1. GiovanniJuly 4, 2022 at 1:41 PM

    Just what we don't need right now, another gas explosion. I bet this pizza place will be closed for a long time.

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  2. Judy GJuly 27, 2022 at 4:44 PM

    I so hope the staff is well and La Mia Pizza opens ASAP. It is the BEST pizza and I miss it.

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