A terrifying fireball erupted on a bustling Brooklyn street, sending pedestrians fleeing as a suspected gas leak ignited an enormous blaze.
Startling CCTV footage captured the moment flames surged dangerously close to unsuspecting passersby.
Within seconds, the fireball swelled to an immense size, its brilliant glow engulfing the camera’s frame in searing white light.
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The inferno roared several stories high, prompting frantic onlookers to run for safety as the chaos unfolded.
After the initial explosion, the flames eventually subsided, leaving behind a towering column of dense black smoke rising ominously into the sky.
The dramatic incident occurred on December 11 in Brooklyn, New York.
Locals have described the event as a “gas leak explosion,” with witnesses sharing their shock and humor about the near-catastrophe.
One bystander remarked, “The dude in white has his whole life flashing before his eyes.”
Another quipped, “Most dramatic illumination of the Christmas lights I’ve ever seen,” while a third speculated wryly, “Somebody just lit a cigarette.”
The New York City Fire Department has been contacted for further details, according to vknews24.
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