Firefighters also found a car underneath the collapse, though it wasn’t clear whether it had any role in the incident.
Syracuse Fire Chief Monds said up to 20 people were living in the house, and those hospitalized — including children — sustained burns and other injuries from the house crashing down on them. Two people are believed to be under the rubble, the chief added.
The conditions of the victims were not known,but officials said that two people were in very serious condition.New York Gov.Kathy Hochul said that she had spoken with Mayor Ben after the incident,according to USA TODAY.
