THE BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX) — An apartment building partially collapsed on Wednesday morning after a reported explosion in the Bronx, according to the New York City Fire Department.

The blast caused an incinerator shaft collapse at 207 Alexander Ave. around 8:10 a.m., according to the FDNY. No injuries were reported, fire officials said.

The incident appeared to be connected to the building’s chimney and boiler room, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during a public address, after being briefed on the situation. Fire officials said they believe the explosion may have occurred in the ventilator shaft, but they are continuing to investigate.

At least 40 apartments were evacuated, and gas to the building was shut off, officials said. K-9 units also searched 10-foot-high piles of debris for an

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