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Manhole Smoking Amid Fire

64-45 Madison St, Ridgewood, Queens

Published Apr 15 at 4:17 PM · Updated Apr 15 at 4:44 PM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to a manhole fire in Ridgewood, New York, where smoke was seen rising from a grate beneath a parked van. Crews worked to control the fire by flooding two transformers, and nearby residents reported flickering lights.

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Apr 15, 4:19PM

Smoke is seen rising from a grate under a parked van.

Apr 15, 4:17PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 64-45 Madison St.

Apr 15, 4:19PM

Smoke is seen rising from a grate under a parked van.

Apr 15, 4:17PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 64-45 Madison St.

Apr 15, 4:19PM

Smoke is seen rising from a grate under a parked van.

Apr 15, 4:17PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 64-45 Madison St.

Apr 15, 4:19PM

Smoke is seen rising from a grate under a parked van.

Apr 15, 4:17PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 64-45 Madison St.

Apr 15, 4:19PM

Smoke is seen rising from a grate under a parked van.

Apr 15, 4:17PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 64-45 Madison St.

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Radio Clips

Queens FDNY · Apr 15, 4:44PM · 0:30

Got a hit on one of the manholes at the intersection. All the surrounding properties checked out. We'll go with the 40 code 1. 10-4, 10-40 code 1 box 4, 5543, orders of the 53 Battalion. 1643 dispatcher 179.

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Queens FDNY · Apr 15, 4:44PM · 0:31

Battalion 28. Battalion 28. 28 for box 4587, we're using two engines, one truck for 25-3. We're currently flooding two transformers. We have contact on scene. We also have multiple occupants complaining of flickering lights. 10-4.1631, dispatcher 179.

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Queens FDNY · Apr 15, 4:17PM · 0:27

Raising phone alarm to box 4587, in front of 64-45 Madison Street, assault at 64 Street for manhole fire. Respond on box 4587, the address 64-45 Madison Street, assault at 64 Street for manhole fire. 165, this is 44 Street.

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Comments3

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:25 PM

This is happening way too often.

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:21 PM

How about moving that nice suv before it blows?

pmolcza000Apr 15 at 4:20 PM

Eric!

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:25 PM

This is happening way too often.

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:21 PM

How about moving that nice suv before it blows?

pmolcza000Apr 15 at 4:20 PM

Eric!

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:25 PM

This is happening way too often.

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:21 PM

How about moving that nice suv before it blows?

pmolcza000Apr 15 at 4:20 PM

Eric!

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:25 PM

This is happening way too often.

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:21 PM

How about moving that nice suv before it blows?

pmolcza000Apr 15 at 4:20 PM

Eric!

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:25 PM

This is happening way too often.

ridgewoodUser2085020021Apr 15 at 4:21 PM

How about moving that nice suv before it blows?

pmolcza000Apr 15 at 4:20 PM

Eric!

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