The blaze began on a vac-train used by MTA workers at around 2:15 a.m., with train service resuming at around 6 a.m. Injuries were split between firefighters and MTA workers.
05 Aug 2026 | 05:14
A fire broke out at the Astor Place subway station in the wee hours of August 4, injuring six firefighters and eight transit workers.
One transit worker was reportedly treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, while the remaining seven were taken to the hospital and later released. At least five firefighters...
