there you see it right there, a huge explosion at a con-ed plant. >> trees are down on the main roads, side roads and also the parkways. it is dangerous out there. >> these are scenes from down in the lower east side of cars completely submerged. >> we knew this was going to be a very dangerous storm and the storm has met our expectations. >> sandy triggered a massive fire in the queens neighborhood of new york, also known as breezy point. at least 50 houses have burned to the ground. look at these images! >> more than seven million americans across 17 states now without power. preliminary estimates for damage, $20 billion. this will be one of the most expensive natural disasters in u.s. history. >> ortly beach, seaside heights, seaside park are almost completely underwater. the level of devastation at the jersey shore is unthinkable.