Overview
- A parked car near the Charging Bull caught fire and then exploded in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District.
- Firefighters and police arrived within minutes and said no one was hurt after crews put out the flames.
- Officials said they prevented the blaze from spreading and briefly closed nearby streets as a safety step.
- Videos posted online showed thick black smoke and a sudden fireball that sent onlookers running from the tourist spot.
- Investigators are examining mechanical or electrical faults as possible causes, and reports of an MTA link remain unconfirmed.