New York Post staffers just got word via panic-inducing NYPD email of a "chemical explosion" on the 45th floor of their News Corp. office building. The explosion was "POSSIBLY CAUSED BY OXIDIZERS REACTING WITH ACID," reads the memo. "HAZMAT TEAMS ARE RESPONDING," and several surrounding floors have been evacuated. One person has been injured, according to a story on the Post's website, which identifies the explosion as occurring at 1211 Sixth Avenue, "on the 45th floor of a midtown highrise." This might be one of those times where self-referentialism is acceptable, guys. You'll be pleased and much reassured to know that the fire department "HAS BEEN TOLD NOT TO ENTER THE 45TH FLOOR." Memo after the jump.

From: NYPD SHIELD Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 11:13 AM To: NYPD SHIELD Subject: Chemical Explosion/Evacuation 1211 6th Avenue AS PER FDNY, THERE HAS BEEN A CHEMICAL EXPLOSION POSSIBLY CAUSED BY OXIDIZERS REACTING WITH ACID ON THE 45TH FLOOR OF THE ABOVE ADDRESS. THE 45TH, 44TH, AND 43RD FLOORS HAVE BEEN EVACUATED. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN TOLD NOT TO ENTER THE 45TH FLOOR. HAZMAT UNITS ARE RESPONDING. ADDITIONAL EVACUATIONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED. EMS IS RESPONDING WITH THE FULL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT TEAM.