Emergency services respond to New York explosion, building collapse

There are reports that a building has exploded and collapsed in New York.

Emergency services in New York City are responding to reports of an explosion.

The reports also indicate a possible building collapse, in the East Harlem area.

116th and Park RT @orangeadnan: Huge explosion at east harlem. A building just completely exploded. pic.twitter.com/7R63VJQtyG

— Neetzan Zimmerman (@neetzan) March 12, 2014

There were no immediate reports of injuries. TV news footage shows smoke billowing from the area.

Now: Photo of #Manhattan collapse. #FDNY has 39 units and 168 members responding. The scene is developing. pic.twitter.com/zWhTmi9Dsm

— FDNY (@FDNY) March 12, 2014

WABC reported that residents heard a large explosion in an apartment building at around 9am local time.

The fire department said the reports came in from around Park Avenue between 114th and 117th streets.