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Homes and Businesses Evacuated After Gas Main Rupture, 5 People Treated
Bedford Park, Bronx
379 Bedford Park Blvd
  • 9/22/24 2:13:09 PM EDT
    This gas main rupture has been placed under control, according to an update from the New York City Fire Department on X (formerly Twitter). Con Edison determined the buildings were safe for residents to preoccupy.
  • 9/22/24 1:29:29 PM EDT
    Authorities have confirmed a total of five patients, with three transported to local hospitals and two refusing medical assistance.
  • 9/22/24 11:46:29 AM EDT
    Authorities have confirmed that 2870 Marion Ave has been evacuated.
  • 9/22/24 11:33:52 AM EDT
    Conditions remain unchanged. Five lines are stretched and charged, awaiting Con Edison to shut down the gas leak.
  • 9/22/24 11:13:19 AM EDT
    Con Edison is conducting an on-air entry with a defensive hand line, accompanied by Rescue Company 3. Duration is now 1 hour 27 minutes.
  • 9/22/24 11:02:20 AM EDT
    Firefighters are evacuating 2953 Decatur Ave, 2955 Decatur Ave, 2957 Decatur Ave, 2552 Marion Ave, and 2954 Marion Ave. They have evacuated 356 and 360 Bedford Park Blvd.
  • 9/22/24 10:57:57 AM EDT
    Authorities report four civilians with minor injuries. Additional Advanced Life Support units are requested for staging. Operations continue.
  • 9/22/24 10:48:00 AM EDT
    Authorities have confirmed that all witnesses have been evacuated, and additional units are positioned on Marion Ave and Bedford Park Blvd.
  • 9/22/24 10:41:13 AM EDT
    Authorities have confirmed that all companies have been evacuated from the explosive zone, and Con Edison is actively working on the gas leak.
  • 9/22/24 10:29:58 AM EDT
    Authorities have requested two additional ventilation trucks to assist at the scene, with specific locations designated for deployment.
  • 9/22/24 10:25:18 AM EDT
    Additional units are responding to the second alarm. Con Ed is on the scene working to contain the leak.
  • 9/22/24 10:24:12 AM EDT
    One civilian has non-life-threatening injuries, firefighters reported.
  • 9/22/24 10:14:42 AM EDT
    Authorities are continuing to manage the gas leak, with public safety personnel from multiple agencies actively coordinating efforts on the scene. The risk remains high.
  • 9/22/24 10:12:56 AM EDT
    Authorities are directing additional units to park on Perry Avenue for sheltering and protection.
  • 9/22/24 10:12:19 AM EDT
    Authorities are continuing to manage the gas leak, with evacuations in progress and additional resources on the scene.
  • 9/22/24 10:09:23 AM EDT
    Authorities are evacuating all surrounding buildings.
  • 9/22/24 10:06:45 AM EDT
    Con Edison has been notified multiple times and has a supervisor and crew en route to address the gas leak.
  • 9/22/24 10:05:41 AM EDT
    Police have confirmed an active gas leak with an exposed pipe due to an explosion. No fire is present.
  • 9/22/24 10:04:53 AM EDT
    The incident duration has now reached 22 minutes. Additional units are responding to the second alarm.
  • 9/22/24 9:59:55 AM EDT
    Medics are assessing one person for minor injuries.
  • 9/22/24 9:59:39 AM EDT
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  • 9/22/24 9:58:36 AM EDT
    A second alarm has been transmitted for the response, indicating additional resources will be required.
  • 9/22/24 9:56:54 AM EDT
    Hazmat teams and firefighters are setting up staging areas due to heavy smoke and a confirmed gas leak.
  • 9/22/24 9:55:25 AM EDT
    Radio clips available.
  • 9/22/24 9:54:15 AM EDT
    Firefighters are using all available resources and have requested an urgent response from Con Edison for gas and electric issues.
  • 9/22/24 9:53:38 AM EDT
    Hazmat teams are being dispatched to the scene after firefighters confirmed the apparent breakage of a gas main.
  • 9/22/24 9:52:54 AM EDT
    Firefighters have confirmed a gas leak in the area and are actively addressing the situation alongside police.
  • 9/22/24 9:50:52 AM EDT
    Firefighters are responding to a reported store fire in the area. Police are also on the scene.
  • 9/22/24 9:50:51 AM EDT
    The address reported for this incident has changed to 379 Bedford Park Blvd.
  • 9/22/24 9:50:30 AM EDT
    Police are responding to reports of a possible explosion with gas and fumes in the area.
  • 9/22/24 9:50:29 AM EDT
    A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Park Blvd & Webster Ave.

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