Electrical Fire at Grand Central Madison Disrupts LIRR Service
CBS New YorkJuly 7, 20252 min2,867 views
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- 🚨 An electrical fire broke out at Grand Central Madison around 8:15 a.m. in a deep basement along the LIRR tracks.
- 🚒 FDNY crews battled extremely heavy smoke conditions and zero visibility to extinguish the blaze.
- ⚠️ Three firefighters and one civilian were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Service Disruptions and Restoration
- 🚆 Full LIRR service has not been restored as of the report, with the MTA directing updates.
- 🚫 The fire had suspended all LIRR service at one point.
- 🚇 Metro North service was not affected by the incident.
Incident Details
- 💧 FDNY officials noted that a significant amount of water was needed to distinguish the flames.
- 📍 Fire crews were observed concentrated near the 43rd and Vanderbilt Avenue entrance.
- 📱 The MTA advises passengers to use their app for the latest service updates.
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