Name: Unfounded Report of Man Set Object on Fire at Train Station video
Uploaded: 2026-07-27T00:46:15.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the R line train at the 59th St station in New York, allegedly started by a man setting an object on fire. Upon arrival, no active fire was found, and the caller was uncooperative.

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Firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the R line train at the 59th St station in New York, allegedly started by a man setting an object on fire. Upon arrival, no active fire was found, and the caller was uncooperative.

Unfounded Report of Man Set Object on Fire at Train Station

 Box 7008, nothing further. The 11 is on the platform and there's nothing going on.

 We have nothing further, caller was uncooperative and just went over, lighting fire on the platform.

Engine 23 to Manhattan. Engine 23. Box 7008, nothing further. The 11 is on the platform and there's nothing going on. We have nothing further, caller was uncooperative and just went over, lighting fire on the platform. Engine 23, 10-4. Engine 23, 10-4.

Firefighters report no active fire on the platform. The caller was uncooperative.

In the confines of the 19 at 260 and Madison Avenue. I have a 39 of a criminal missed.

 Caller states male lit something on fire in the train station. It's going to be the 59 train station on Robert.

In the confines of the 19 at 260 and Madison Avenue. I have a 39 of a criminal missed. Caller states male lit something on fire in the train station. It's going to be the 59 train station on Robert.

Reports indicate a male suspect lit something on fire at the train station. Firefighters are responding.

According to additional reports, a man reportedly set an object on fire at the 59th St train station.

Engine 5-8 to Manhattan. Engine 5-8. Put our runs over the air, we're going to be away from the brake control. 10-4.

Manhattan phone alarm box 7008, location BMT R line at 5th Avenue and East 59 Street for fire in transit. Manhattan phone alarm box 7008, location BMT R line at 5th Avenue and East 59 Street for fire in transit. 1843 hours, expect a police call.

Engine 5-8 to Manhattan. Engine 5-8. Put our runs over the air, we're going to be away from the brake control. 10-4.Manhattan phone alarm box 7008, location BMT R line at 5th Avenue and East 59 Street for fire in transit. Manhattan phone alarm box 7008, location BMT R line at 5th Avenue and East 59 Street for fire in transit. 1843 hours, expect a police call.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire condition on the R line train.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Av/59th St Station (N) (Q) (R) (W).

Unfounded Report of Man Set Object on Fire at Train Station

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