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Three Building Evacuations Triggered by Gas Leak

1989 Amsterdam Ave, Washington Heights, Manhattan

Published Aug 4 at 10:55 AM · Updated Aug 4 at 3:17 PM

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Aug 4, 3:17PM

Around 70 people were evacuated.

Aug 4, 10:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1989 Amsterdam Ave.

Aug 4, 3:17PM

Around 70 people were evacuated.

Aug 4, 10:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1989 Amsterdam Ave.

Aug 4, 3:17PM

Around 70 people were evacuated.

Aug 4, 10:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1989 Amsterdam Ave.

Aug 4, 3:17PM

Around 70 people were evacuated.

Aug 4, 10:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1989 Amsterdam Ave.

Aug 4, 3:17PM

Around 70 people were evacuated.

Aug 4, 10:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1989 Amsterdam Ave.

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Manhattan FDNY · Aug 4, 11:45AM · 0:30

Unit off the pier. Come in. Division 6. 1675, we have one precautionary line stretched. We have three buildings evacuated. 1993 Amsterdam, 1987 to 89 Amsterdam. And 19, 1985 Amsterdam.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Aug 4, 11:45AM · 0:30

Manhattan 10-80 box 1675, progress report number 1. Medical Branch 1675, proceed. Medical Branch 1675, be advised, fire operations are ongoing at this time. It has been confirmed this is not a high pressure line, it's deemed residential. However, they have not found where the leak is at. Con-

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Manhattan FDNY · Aug 4, 11:45AM · 0:31

I've been evacuated, we have negative readings in 4980s 159 and 961 St. Nicholas Avenue. Okay, ConEd is in the process of trying to shut down the gas to the buildings, and we're going to remain doubtful. 10-4, Division 6. Time of that report, 1143 hours, incident duration 1 hour 6 minutes, K. 10-4.

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Comments22

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:44 PM

If your mother is there, make sure she gets out the building take her home with you for at least one day

HeHateMe2_Aug 5 at 12:59 AM

@saida2121 ny is such a dump. So happy I left it

NoseyAssNeighbor2025Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

It’s Amsterdam Btw 159th And 158th Yall & Yes It Is Washington Heights Slowies

popsunos4Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

Yes it’s Washington heights

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:45 PM

So why are y’all standing around if that building blow up you gonna blow up with it cause you wanna be

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:44 PM

If your mother is there, make sure she gets out the building take her home with you for at least one day

HeHateMe2_Aug 5 at 12:59 AM

@saida2121 ny is such a dump. So happy I left it

NoseyAssNeighbor2025Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

It’s Amsterdam Btw 159th And 158th Yall & Yes It Is Washington Heights Slowies

popsunos4Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

Yes it’s Washington heights

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:45 PM

So why are y’all standing around if that building blow up you gonna blow up with it cause you wanna be

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:44 PM

If your mother is there, make sure she gets out the building take her home with you for at least one day

HeHateMe2_Aug 5 at 12:59 AM

@saida2121 ny is such a dump. So happy I left it

NoseyAssNeighbor2025Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

It’s Amsterdam Btw 159th And 158th Yall & Yes It Is Washington Heights Slowies

popsunos4Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

Yes it’s Washington heights

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:45 PM

So why are y’all standing around if that building blow up you gonna blow up with it cause you wanna be

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:44 PM

If your mother is there, make sure she gets out the building take her home with you for at least one day

HeHateMe2_Aug 5 at 12:59 AM

@saida2121 ny is such a dump. So happy I left it

NoseyAssNeighbor2025Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

It’s Amsterdam Btw 159th And 158th Yall & Yes It Is Washington Heights Slowies

popsunos4Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

Yes it’s Washington heights

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:45 PM

So why are y’all standing around if that building blow up you gonna blow up with it cause you wanna be

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:44 PM

If your mother is there, make sure she gets out the building take her home with you for at least one day

HeHateMe2_Aug 5 at 12:59 AM

@saida2121 ny is such a dump. So happy I left it

NoseyAssNeighbor2025Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

It’s Amsterdam Btw 159th And 158th Yall & Yes It Is Washington Heights Slowies

popsunos4Aug 4 at 12:37 PM

Yes it’s Washington heights

saida2121Aug 4 at 12:45 PM

So why are y’all standing around if that building blow up you gonna blow up with it cause you wanna be

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