FDNY Responds to High-Pressure Gas Leak in Morningside Heights

Gas Leak Incident Overview

• ⚡ High-pressure gas leak occurred at 3081 Broadway in Morningside Heights, reported just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
• 💥 The leak was caused by a fractured 20-inch main during excavation procedures on Broadway.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

• 🚒 FDNY units responded within 5 minutes to the incident.
• 🚶‍♂️ Approximately seven surrounding buildings were evacuated as a safety precaution.
• 🚇 Subway train traffic on the 1, 2, and 3 lines above the leak was temporarily shut down to minimize noise and ensure safety.

Status and Safety Measures

• ✅ No injuries or patients were reported at the time of the briefing.
• 🔍 Secondary searches are being conducted in evacuated buildings to check for residual gas before reoccupation.
• ⏱️ The gas leak was brought under control within an hour by KeySpan (Ket) shutting off the gas main.

FDNY Preparedness

• 🧠 FDNY personnel are trained for various emergencies, including gas leaks, not just fires.
• 🛠️ The response involved sectoring off the area and conducting organized building searches.
• 👏 Deputy Chief Curado is credited with effectively managing the entire procedure.