August 27, 2006
Young firefighter killed in the Bronx
Probationary firefighter Michael C. Reilly was killed today when the floor of a burning collapsed while he was inside looking for survivors. Four veteran firemen were also injured in the collapse, one very critically. Reilly was one of 138... Continue reading...Posted by adm at 11:32 PM | # | TrackBack
January 9, 2006
Lots of smoke at Soho fire
A fire broke out this afternoon on Sixth Ave and King Street. Smoke covered the area. I work down there and took the photo above. See the comments on this photo for some others, and Gothamist's coverage.... Continue reading...Posted by adm at 8:27 PM | # | TrackBack
December 10, 2005
Utility explosions rock the city
At 2 o'clock this morning, my neighbors and I were startled by extremely loud explosions in East Harlem. I talked to a couple of firefighters on the scene, who said some carbon monoxide gas got backed up, some wires shorted,... Continue reading...Posted by adm at 3:05 AM | # | TrackBack
September 28, 2004
Tunnel Fire Snarls Evening Rush at Penn Station
An electrical fire in an East River rain tunnel yesterday led to massive delays for 100,000 passengers. Amtrak, LIRR, and NJT were all affected. The fire began in the early afternoon, and normal service did not return to normal until... Continue reading...Posted by adm at 6:20 AM | # | TrackBack
September 22, 2004
Underground fire sends manhole covers flying on 38th Street
An underground electrical fire sent manhole covers sailing on 38th Street during rush hour last night, injuring several people between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Pressure and gas from the fire launched the five covers as far as 25 feet, crashing... Continue reading...Posted by adm at 8:07 AM | # | TrackBack