Seven New York City firefighters were injured in an explosion in the Bronx on Wednesday, fire officials say.

According to officials , firefighters were sent to Westchester Avenue between Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street just after 7 p.m. for reports of garbage and debris on fire on the sidewalk. FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito said a couple of cars were also on fire.

Shortly after firefighters arrived on the scene, Esposito said there was some sort of explosion that caused a "large fireball."

A total of seven firefighters were injured, including five who suffered burns to their hands and faces, Esposito said. Three firefighters were admitted to Jacobi Hospital to be treated for serious but non-life-threatening burns.

Esposito said all of the injured firefighters were awake, al

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