Read our Privacy noticeA gas explosion that ignited a massive, deadly fire in a Bronx apartment building over the weekend was started by a stove thief, police said. Following an investigation, Samuel Calderon, a 55-year-old man, who is homeless, was arrested on Wednesday, New York City police sources told CBS News. According to police, Calderon removed a stove from a unit, triggering a gas leak which resulted in the explosion. The New York City Fire Department said in a statement that firefighters were investigating a smell on the 15th and 16th floors when the explosion occurred. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that all building utilities were shut off and its 148 apartments were fully vacated.