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1300 Students Evacuated Due to Gas Leak in Queens, New York
Queens, New York – A gas leak incident occurred in Queens on Thursday, resulting in the evacuation of a school and surrounding properties.
According to firefighters, National Grid confirmed that the gas leak has been fully contained, and all FDNY operations have concluded. All units have been cleared to leave the scene.
The school has been completely evacuated, and all children are safely distanced from the building.
Firefighters and National Grid personnel are on-site to assess the situation and ensure the area is safe.
Earlier reports indicated that there were no gas readings detected in the school or surrounding buildings. Firefighters and National Grid were on the scene evaluating the gas leak while children sheltered in place at the school.
Audio clips from the incident are available.
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Initial reports indicated that firefighters were responding to a ruptured high-pressure gas main. However, the incident was later corrected to a report of a gas main being struck.
There were also reports of a truck fire in the area.
A 911 caller reported an unconfirmed incident at 88-40 179th Street.
Please stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
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Watch: Massive flames spotted at roof of Soho Building in Manhattan, fire raised to 2nd alarm
Firefighters Battle Second-Alarm Blaze at Soho Building in Manhattan, Baby Reported Inside Smoke-Filled Penthouse
Emergency crews are responding to a significant roof fire at a building in the heart of Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood.
Massive flames and thick smoke were reported late Tuesday evening, initially described as coming from the area near Broadway and Broome Street.
The fire was first reported by a 911 caller, prompting police to arrive on the scene and confirm a heavy smoke condition.
Firefighters were dispatched to what was initially reported as 451 Broome Street but later confirmed to be 487 Broadway, which houses a TJ Maxx store on the ground level.
As firefighters arrived, the blaze was found to be concentrated on the roof, with flames spreading quickly.
The fire was elevated to a second alarm, bringing additional resources and personnel to the scene to combat the growing inferno.
Adding to the urgency, fire crews on the scene reported that a baby was inside the smoke-filled penthouse of the building. Rescue operations are ongoing as firefighters work to locate and safely evacuate anyone trapped inside.
This is a developing story, and authorities are expected to release more information as they assess the situation.
Residents and visitors in the area are advised to avoid the vicinity while emergency crews work to bring the fire under control.