New York Fire Department Confirms 26 Injured in Massive Explosion in Manhattan

https://sputniknews.com/news/20160918/1045422950/manhattan-explosion-bomb-blast-terror.html/

On Saturday, a massive explosion rattled the Chelsea area of Manhattan. People reported hearing the large blast on social media with the New York Fire Department subsequently confirming that an explosion had occurred. New York City issued an emergency alert telling people to expect traffic delays in the area. At least 25 people have gotten light injuries, according to the New York Fire Department. At least three people were hospitalized.

Multiple injuries reported, according to local Pix11 news, from the massive blast that occurred at 135 23rd St. in downtown Manhattan between 6th and 7th avenue. The explosion comes after a pipe bomb was planted near the starting line of a marathon in nearby New Jersey. People have been advised to stay away from the area. The blast has not impacted the city's subway and train system at this time.

Fox 15 news reports that at least 26 people were injured in the blast but the severity of their injuries remain unknown at the present moment. It also is unknown whether the explosion was caused by an act of terror or some natural cause.

One social media user under the handle @Shield1631 claims to have uncovered an IED explosive device that was placed in a garbage can in a manner similar to the explosion that occurred at the New Jersey marathon earlier on Saturday. The identification of the device as the cause of the explosion has not been confirmed by authorities, however.

The New York Fire Department's bomb squad has arrived on the scene to inspect the damage and determine whether there remains any not yet exploded devices in the vicinity according to local reports.​​

The Daily Mail reports that it is believed that the structure at 135 23rd St. may have collapsed following the major explosion with reports on social media that the blast shook the entire neighborhood.

The NYPD Counterterrorism Unit has been dispatched to the scene with eyewitness reports that police are conducting searches in the vicinity of the explosion, checking for additional explosive devices in the area.

So far it is known that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device placed in a dumpster — similar to the explosion Saturday morning at a marathon in New Jersey — and that at least 25 people have been injured by the explosion. The FBI, ATF, and bomb squad are on the scene.

The New York Police Department's Counterterrorism Chief James Waters acknowledges that the unit is responding to the explosion in Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan and that more details are to follow.

The video below shows what is believed to be the garbage can that the explosive device was placed into near the scene of the explosion being looked at by New York City fire fighters.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

TWO  EXPLOSIONS

Explosion rocks Manhattan neighborhood, at least 25 hurt

http://www.yahoo.com/news/loud-explosion-heard-chelsea-neighborhood-manhattan-011429326.html?ref=gs/

The explosion, described by one neighbor as "deafening," happened outside the Associated Blind Housing facility at 135 W. 23rd Street. The facility provides housing, training and other services for the blind.

Earlier Saturday, a pipe bomb exploded in a plastic trash in along the route of a charity road race in the New Jersey beach town of Seaside Park, but no injuries were reported in what authorities believe was a deliberate attack.


Multiple injuries in improvised explosive device blast in Manhattan https://www.rt.com/usa/359692-manhattan-explosion-firefighters-police/

Earlier on Saturday at approximately 9:35am, an improvised explosive device went off in Seaside Park, New Jersey, just ahead of a 5km US Marines charity race that saw some 5,000 runners participate. The bomb, which only partially detonated, caused no injuries.

THIRD EXPLOSION

The Right Scoop on Twitter: "Explosion in Charlottesville, Virginia ALSO being investigated... #chelsea #NYCExplosion

 http://t.co/6jQEKzao2x https://t.co/yW8AvGhK3Y" https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRightScoop/status/777327465068830721/




CNN reporting a possible, 2nd device in Manhattan New York

Possible Second Explosive Device Found Near Site of New York Blast -

http://m.sputniknews.com/us/20160918/1045424310/possible-second-explosive-device-found-new-york.html/

The NY police spokesman twitted that a possible second explosive device was found in the Chelsea neigborhood in Manhattan, which was hit by a major blast hours ago, injuring some 25 people.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said to reporters that the blast was intentional.

I'd suspect, that Obonzo's long awaited "Arab Spring"
is upon us.

The long bloody summer, just got bloodier.

Thoughts and prayers for the victims, and their families.

Harry J. Wedin, chief of the New York Police Department's Special Operations Division, said in a message on Twitter. ​The police warned people to avoid the area of explosion.

    A possible secondary device has been located @ 27th Street, 6th — 7th Avenues. #NYPD nvestigations are ongoing. Avoid the area @NYPD13Pct
    — NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) 18 сентября 2016 г.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR)

Charlottesville FD Investigating

http://www.nbc29.com/story/33121180/charlottesville-fd-investigating-explosion-on-downtown-mall

The Charlottesville Fire Department was investigating a reported underground explosion of a transformer owned by Dominion on the Downtown Mall.

The fire chief says there was no fire or smoke, and no injuries from the reported explosion near the Downtown Mall between 3rd street and Water street.

"We are still investigation reports of an explosion on the street there there's no fire at this time there's no smoke. We are waiting on dominion power to arrive and assist us with the investigation," said Chief Mike Johnson.




*Updated 30 minutes ago*

Breaking news on Explosion in New York City, Sept. 17, 2016 - breakingnews.com
http://www.breakingnews.com/topic/explosion-in-new-york-city-sept-17-2016/

Video: Hillary Clinton 'I've been briefed about the bombings in New York and New Jersey and the attack in Minnesota. Obviously we need to do everything we can to support our first responders. Also, to pray for the victims... I'll have more to say about it when we actually have some facts' - @ABCLiz
See original on twitter.com


Police: multiple people hurt in stabbings at Minnesota mall

https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-respond-report-shooting-stabbing-mall-024409524.html?ref=gs/



* New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Minnesota *

Multiple injured in MN

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/politics/multiple-injured-in-mn/65471848/


Quote:

    incident appears to have begun sometime between 8:20 and 9PM local time, according to various local news reports. The St. Cloud Times reports that the mall has been walled off by a “major police presence,” and that multiple people have been stabbed. While the police confirmed that they believe the suspect is dead, though they are following other leads on potential accomplices, they have not indicated the condition of those injured

Quote:

Authorities have released photo of the suspect. Baseed Saide al Pondeeri, ISIS convert, stabbed 6 in Minn. mall



Quote:

Some kind or Muslim Tet offensive going on tonight?

Well, every time something like this happens Donald Trump surges in the polls..........

I heard that she is going to try and blame these attacks on PSY's Gangnam Style video this time.......

I heard that she is going to try and blame these attacks on PSY's Gangnam Style video this time.......


When CNN (finally), reported the 1st New York explosion, they tried to give to the impression that homosexuals were targeted... Not in New York & not by Americans. Geez!

2nd 'potential bomb' safely removed from Manhattan scene - police

A “potential” second explosive device has been safely removed by the NYPD Bomb Squad from a site near the Manhattan area which was hit by a probable homemade pipe bomb earlier in the day.

UPDATE: The suspicious device on West 27 Street in Chelsea has been safely removed by the NYPD Bomb Squad.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 18, 2016

As a “precautionary measure” the NYPD asked residents at the site of the second suspicious device on 27th Street to evacuate the area. People have beeg urged to stay away from windows as police proceed to “clear the suspicious package.”

The suspicious package on 27th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues was discovered as authorities examined the area following the first “intentional” explosion that left 29 people injured in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

After the initial outdoor explosion occurred at 135 23rd Street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, federal and city authorities established a safety parameter, within which they later discovered the second “suspicious” package.

The second device a few blocks from the scene of a Manhattan explosion appears to be a pressure cooker attached to wiring and a cellphone, CNN reports citing sources.

The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and a New York arson and explosives task force are assisting in the the investigation. The NYPD stressed that despite the precautionary measures they were “not evacuating the area.”

MORE: Device found blocks away from explosion had wires attached, connected to cell phone, sources tell CNN
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 18, 2016

While NY city mayor Bill de Blasio previously claimed that there was “no specific and credible threat against New York City,” the discovery of the second package could challenge that claim, especially after another improvised device exploded on Saturday morning in New Jersey, just across the Hudson river.

READ MORE: Pipe bomb detonates along route of 5km US Marines charity race in New Jersey

“Actually, it was a very loud explosion that has shaken the entire building. The area was packed with the people and the security [guards] have evacuated everyone within five minutes,” Camelia Entekhabifard, an eyewitness, told RT on Sunday.

“It’s not a common thing in Manhattan, I’ve been here even during 9/11 and I guess that sort of memory has been washed off, and I’m feeling that this explosion will have an impact not only on the people but on the [UN] General Assembly which is starting on Monday.”

http://www.rt.com/usa/359700-manhattan-second-suspicious-device/
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CCTV camera captures alleged moment of Manhattan explosion (VIDEO)

http://www.rt.com/usa/359699-manhattan-explosion-blast-video/

Pipe bomb detonates along route of 5km US Marines charity race in New Jersey

http://www.rt.com/usa/359682-nj-pipe-bomb-race/

QUOTE:

I’m feeling that this explosion will have an impact not only on the people but on the [UN] General Assembly which is starting on Monday.”

A THIRD DEVICE

US Police Find Third Explosive Device in New York City

http://m.sputniknews.com/us/20160918/1045427252/nyc-explosive-device-police.html/

US police have found the third explosive device in New York City. Earlier, a blast rocked the city wounding 29 people. After the explosion, the police found another improvised explosive device in New York.

An explosion hit New York’s Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan at around 8:30 p.m. [00:30 GMT] on Saturday. According to reports, the blast has left nearly 30 people injured. The New York Police Department said that a possible second explosive device was found in the neighborhood.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Insanity!
And the NY Mayor says it seems to be intentional,but not connected to Terrorism!
What a Blithering idiot!

MINNESOTA- Euro News

"Eight injured and suspect killed following stabbings in St Cloud, Minnesota"
http://youtu.be/rzaEmz4WJVU/
 50 seconds

Published on Sep 18, 2016

Eight people have been injured and a suspect killed following stabbings at a shopping centre in St Cloud, Minnesota.

The motive for the attack was not immediately clear, however the assailant reportedly asked at least one of the victims about their religious beliefs before assaulting them.

"That individual made some references to Allah and we have confirmed that he asked at least one person if they were Muslim before he assaulted them...That suspect was confronted by an off duty police office…

The motive for the attack was not immediately clear, however the assailant reportedly asked at least one of the victims about their religious beliefs before assaulting them.

“That individual made some references to Allah and we have confirmed that he asked at least one person if they were Muslim before he assaulted them…That suspect was confronted by an off duty police officer and summarily shot and killed,” said St Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson.

A spokeswoman said eight patients were admitted to St Cloud hospital, but none are believed to have life-threatening injuries.

http://www.euronews.com/2016/09/18/eight-injured-and-suspect-killed-following-stabbings-in-st-cloud-minnesota/

All the usual politically motivated conclusion leaping going on with this, I see.

Too soon to comment on the actual events, other than to say that any time we get three similar events at the same time, it's likely to be more than coincidence.

Presumably Methodists when they shout Allahu Akbar?

What polical motovation? Myself... I want AMERICANS alive & united. Too much to ask ? Is there a party for that? ... NO

Well, you won't have to put up with my motivation much longer