Intense video shows moment NYPD cops sent are flying by maniac’s house explosion — before rushing back inside to save kids
NYPD officers were thrown to the ground by a massive explosion while responding to a domestic dispute at a Queens home, captured in dramatic video released by police. Despite being injured, the officers quickly regrouped and rushed back into the burning building to assist victims. The explosion, allegedly caused by a man setting himself on fire, destroyed the home and injured over a dozen people, including eight officers.
- ▪The explosion occurred during a domestic dispute response in South Ozone Park, Queens, on the morning of April 30, 2026.
- ▪Anrup Parasram allegedly used an accelerant to set himself on fire, triggering the blast that destroyed the home and killed him.
- ▪Eight NYPD officers and at least four civilians were injured in the incident.
- ▪The explosion sparked a five-alarm fire that spread to a neighboring home and caused the structure to collapse.
- ▪NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the officers for re-entering the dangerous scene despite their injuries.
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Metro breaking Intense video shows moment NYPD cops sent are flying by maniac’s house explosion — before rushing back inside to save kids By David Propper Published April 30, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET Jaw-dropping footage showed the moment a massive explosion blew apart a Queens home Thursday morning — knocking responding NYPD cops off their feet. Officers were at the door of a South Ozone Park home for a domestic dispute predawn when the Hollywood-style explosion ignited and lit up the sky, according to video released by the NYPD. 4 NYPD officers approach outside the South Ozone Park, Queens home after an explosion injured seven NYPD officers. X/@NYPDPC 4 The NYPD responded to the house fire, which left the residence completely destroyed.
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