If you've always wondered what it might look like if the mild-mannered street in front of you were suddenly to explode, and if you weren't lucky enough to be near Grand Central the other day, we've got some good news. The Fire Department located a security camera on Lexington Avenue that caught the steam-pipe explosion. The main problem with security cameras, of course, is bad composition — so just be warned to keep your eye on the top of the frame. Also, the Fire Department has confirmed that the time stamp on the tape is wrong. So don't get hung up on that.

Moments Before the Steam Pipe Explosion [YouTube]
Video Shows Steam Pipe Explosion [City Room/NYT]