Explosion Rocks New York City High School, Injuring At Least 3, Officials Say
The explosion occurred at JFK High School in the Marble Hill section.
ByABC News
August 20, 2015, 9:20 PM
— -- A massive gas explosion rocked a New York City high school Thursday night, injuring at least three people, fire officials said.
The blast occurred at JFK High School in The Bronx just after 8 p.m. and hundreds of firefighters responded, according to the FDNY.
It's unclear what sparked the explosion, which damaged the 4th-6th floors of the school.
Three people were taken to a local hospital - one was in critical condition and two were in serious condition, authorities said.
Witnesses said the blast rattled windows and set off car alarms, according to ABC-owned station WABC.