Manhattan: A vehicle bursts into flames and explodes in the heart of the financial district as passersby look on

A dramatic scene in Manhattan: a vehicle caught fire and exploded near Wall Street during rush hour, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air that was visible throughout the financial district. Passersby stepped back, filming the scene as it unfolded. The FDNY responded quickly and brought the fire under control around 7 p.m. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation; no injuries have been reported.