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Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Grand Central shuts down as fire sparks massive emergency response
Three people have been injured in a fire at New York City's Grand Central Station, as the blaze sparked a huge emergency response during morning rush hour. FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker said two firefighters and one civilian were treated for 'non life-threatening injuries' after an inferno broke out in the iconic station's basement at around 8.15am on Tuesday. 'It took several hours and about a hundred or more firefighters to locate an electrical fire in the deep basement along the 300-level tracks of the Long Island Rail Road,' Tucker told a press conference at midday. He said firefighters battled through 'heavy smoke' and the blaze has now been extinguished. It's unclear what the electrical fault was which caused the fire. It sparked widespread travel chaos as several train lines were suspended and roads surrounding Manhattan's 42nd Street and Park Avenue were closed off. The MTA's Long Island Rail Road X account said several branches have been diverted from Grand Central to Atlantic Terminal due to the blaze. More than 750,000 people travel through Grand Central Terminal each day, and the vaulted marble station is also a major tourist attraction. Seven New York City subway lines pass through Grand Central via 67 tracks and 44 platforms, along with three Metro-North railroad lines and the LIRR. The FDNY shared photographs of firefighters gathering on one platform, and of responders using a flashlight to peer down a tunnel at a stopped train. Tucker said firefighters were confronted by lashing flames and 'zero visibility'. He praised the response and said he was grateful that no one had been severely hurt. 'NYC Emergency Management and FDNY remain on site, and ventilation fans are in operation to clear smoke,' NYUC Emergency Management said. 'The situation is developing, and further changes to service may occur as emergency response continues.' According to the LIRR, eight branches have been re-routed or suspended.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Fire shuts down Grand Central with ‘mass' cancelations as 100 firefighters rush in to battle flames and smoke
OVER 100 firefighters have rushed to Grand Central after fire and smoke filled the station, halting all trains. Trains have been suspended, streets blocked, and emergency responders are flooding the scene after thick smoke was spotted in the train station in New York City. 3 A two-alarm fire broke out at Grand Central Terminal Credit: X/FDNY 3 The fire and smoke led to widespread disruptions on the Long Island Rail Road Credit: X/FDNY 3 Trains were suspended at Grand Central Terminal The disruption has unfolded near Grand Central Place in Midtown Manhattan, officials said. The New York City Fire Department confirmed it received the first report of smoke at 8:08 am. Dozens of firefighters rushed to the scene to control the smoke pouring out of the tunnel. FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker later confirmed four people were hurt, three firefighters and one civilian. Tucker said crews faced 'zero visibility' as they searched through thick smoke for the flames. 'There was a significant amount of fire in the room where the fire started,' he said during a press update. Initially, 60 firefighters responded to the emergency, according to officials. But the response escalated quickly as the situation worsened inside the tunnel. By 10:16 am, a second alarm had been transmitted, bringing the total to more than 100 emergency responders, both firefighters and EMS, at the scene. Authorities are warning travelers to avoid the area and brace for major delays. Dad and daughter, 9, die in house fire as sister, 11, fighting for life in hospital The FDNY said to "expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions & emergency personnel" around the station and instructed people to use alternate routes if they can. 'Use alternate routes,' they added. The Long Island Rail Road was hit hard by the emergency response. Port Washington Branch service into Grand Central was suspended due to the fire activity, MTA said. Train Lines Affected Babylon City Terminal Zone Hempstead Far Rockaway Port Jefferson Port Washington Ronkonkoma West Hemptead Other lines saw westbound trains canceled at Jamaica Station or rerouted to Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal. 'Service in and out of Grand Central has been suspended,' the MTA confirmed. According to the LIRR, eight branches were dealing with suspensions or reroutes as of 11 am. There are reroutes and cancellations on the Babylon Branch due to ongoing fire department activity at Grand Central. Subway lines began cross-honoring LIRR fares to ease the morning rush. As of 11 am, firefighters were still working at the scene, according to the FDNY. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Fire shuts down Grand Central with ‘mass' cancelations as 100 firefighters rush in to battle flames and smoke
OVER 100 firefighters have rushed to Grand Central after fire and smoke filled the station, halting all trains. Trains have been suspended, streets blocked, and emergency responders are flooding the scene after thick smoke was spotted in the train station in New York City. Advertisement 1 Trains were suspended at Grand Central Terminal The disruption has unfolded near Grand Central Place in Midtown Manhattan, officials said. The New York City Fire Department confirmed it received the first report of smoke at 8:08 am. Dozens of firefighters rushed to the scene to control the smoke pouring out of the tunnel. FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker later confirmed four people were hurt, three firefighters and one civilian. Advertisement Tucker said crews faced 'zero visibility' as they searched through thick smoke for the flames. 'There was a significant amount of fire in the room where the fire started,' he said during a press update Initially, 60 firefighters responded to the emergency, according to officials. But the response escalated quickly as the situation worsened inside the tunnel. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Breaking Live Blog By 10:16 am, a second alarm had been transmitted, bringing the total to more than 100 emergency responders, both firefighters and EMS, at the scene. Authorities are warning travelers to avoid the area and brace for major delays. Dad and daughter, 9, die in house fire as sister, 11, fighting for life in hospital The FDNY said to "expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions & emergency personnel" around the station and instructed people to use alternate routes if they can. 'Use alternate routes,' they added. Advertisement The Long Island Rail Road was hit hard by the emergency response. Port Washington Branch service into Grand Central was suspended due to the fire activity, MTA said. Train Lines Affected Babylon City Terminal Zone Hempstead Far Rockaway Port Jefferson Port Washington Ronkonkoma West Hemptead Other lines saw westbound trains canceled at Jamaica Station or rerouted to Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal. 'Service in and out of Grand Central has been suspended,' the MTA confirmed. Advertisement According to the LIRR, eight branches were dealing with suspensions or reroutes as of 11 am. There are reroutes and cancellations on the Babylon Branch due to ongoing fire department activity at Grand Central. Subway lines began cross-honoring LIRR fares to ease the morning rush. As of 11 am, firefighters were still working at the scene, according to the FDNY. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
CBS News
10-06-2025
- CBS News
Fire at NYC's Grand Central Terminal disrupts LIRR service
A two-alarm fire at Grand Central Terminal disrupted Long Island Rail Road service Tuesday morning, authorities said. All LIRR service in and out of Grand Central Madison was suspended due to the fire and smoke. Far Rockaway Branch trains are being diverted to Atlantic Terminal Babylon Branch trains are being rerouted Port Washington Branch trains are not operating between Port Washington and Grand Central Some westbound LIRR trains are being terminated at Jamaica, or diverted to Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal CLICK HERE to check the latest on service status. The scene is still active, and FDNY personnel remain on site. There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire, although officials are expected to reveal more information at a news conference soon. Check back soon for more on this developing story.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police disperse crowd of 500 teens after fights at Jones Beach
Jones Beach State Park was briefly closed Thursday afternoon after several fights broke out among a large crowd of teenagers. An official told News 12 Long Island an unsanctioned 'Senior Cut Day' by high schoolers in Queens and Nassau counties triggered the altercations. Nassau County aviation and several law enforcement agencies, including state park police, began dispersing the crowd while restricting access to the area. There were no serious injuries reported or arrests made among the crowd of about 500 teenagers. Long Beach closed its beaches preemptively last week after word of a similar senior skip day began spreading. A 16-year-old teen was shot last June near a LIRR station in Long Beach during a senior skip day that drew roughly 2,000 teens. Officials said the beach would open as scheduled on Friday.
