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.
Authorities have confirmed a total of five patients, with three transported to local hospitals and two refusing medical assistance.
Authorities have confirmed that 2870 Marion Ave has been evacuated.
Conditions remain unchanged. Five lines are stretched and charged, awaiting Con Edison to shut down the gas leak.
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.
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.
Authorities report four civilians with minor injuries. Additional Advanced Life Support units are requested for staging. Operations continue.
Authorities have confirmed that all witnesses have been evacuated, and additional units are positioned on Marion Ave and Bedford Park Blvd.
Authorities have confirmed that all companies have been evacuated from the explosive zone, and Con Edison is actively working on the gas leak.
Authorities have requested two additional ventilation trucks to assist at the scene, with specific locations designated for deployment.
Additional units are responding to the second alarm. Con Ed is on the scene working to contain the leak.
One civilian has non-life-threatening injuries, firefighters reported.
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.
Authorities are directing additional units to park on Perry Avenue for sheltering and protection.
Authorities are continuing to manage the gas leak, with evacuations in progress and additional resources on the scene.
Authorities are evacuating all surrounding buildings.
Con Edison has been notified multiple times and has a supervisor and crew en route to address the gas leak.
Police have confirmed an active gas leak with an exposed pipe due to an explosion. No fire is present.
The incident duration has now reached 22 minutes. Additional units are responding to the second alarm.
Medics are assessing one person for minor injuries.
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A second alarm has been transmitted for the response, indicating additional resources will be required.
Hazmat teams and firefighters are setting up staging areas due to heavy smoke and a confirmed gas leak.
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Firefighters are using all available resources and have requested an urgent response from Con Edison for gas and electric issues.
Hazmat teams are being dispatched to the scene after firefighters confirmed the apparent breakage of a gas main.
Firefighters have confirmed a gas leak in the area and are actively addressing the situation alongside police.
Firefighters are responding to a reported store fire in the area. Police are also on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 379 Bedford Park Blvd.
Police are responding to reports of a possible explosion with gas and fumes in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Park Blvd & Webster Ave.