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Smoke Rising From Manhole Fire

E 87th St & York Ave, Upper East Side, Manhattan

Published Sep 16 at 10:25 AM · Updated Sep 16 at 10:39 AM

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Firefighters responded to reports of smoke emerging from a maintenance hole at E 87th St and York Ave in New York City. Video footage confirmed smoke billowing from the manhole.

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Sep 16, 11:17AM

Con Edison has arrived on the scene to assist with the situation.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Still checking any other exposures, Con Edison's on the scene. 10-4, Manhattan to Engine 91. 91. 91, you can take up, K, you're 10-8. Engine 91, 10-4. 11-16 hours, dispatcher 495. Engine 15 to Manhattan. Engine 15, K.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Firefighters report power outages at 1643 York Avenue and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, know what I'm going to add? Battalion 1, okay. State on box 1174, we're still, we're going to hold the 2 and 2 and you could release Engine 91. And we have CO readings in 448 87th Street as well as 1643 York Avenue. 1643 York, the power is out. And we've been doing buildings and we're

Sep 16, 11:06AM

According to 911 reports, an explosion has been heard nearby at 445 East 86th Street.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:07

Unconfirmed, explosion at 19 precinct, 445 East 86th Street.

Sep 16, 10:50AM

Firefighters report flickering lights in two residences and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings. They continue to douse the flames.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, on the man. Battalion 1, okay. Just an update on box 1174, we're still checking exposures. We have lights flickering in 1643 and 1643 York. And 448 East 87 has some elevated CO and venting. At this time, we have a line in operation with flow and water towards the man. Oh.

Sep 16, 10:49AM

Firefighters are actively dousing the manhole as smoke continues to rise from the pavement.

Sep 16, 10:42AM

Police are blocking a portion of York Avenue as a precaution.

Sep 16, 10:41AM

Dispatch has notified Con Edison utility services, but no estimated arrival time is available yet.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 102, Battalion 10. 10. Car net's been notified, no ETA. 10-10-4. 103 dispatcher, 495.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames rising from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby buildings for hazardous conditions.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:35AM

Video shows smoke billowing from a manhole.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

Firefighters have received a report of a smoking maintenance hole.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

A9 to Engine 76. 76. Still operating, box 1296? 37-3, we're going to take some time, we'll let you know when back in. 10-4. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 Street and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & York Ave.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Con Edison has arrived on the scene to assist with the situation.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Still checking any other exposures, Con Edison's on the scene. 10-4, Manhattan to Engine 91. 91. 91, you can take up, K, you're 10-8. Engine 91, 10-4. 11-16 hours, dispatcher 495. Engine 15 to Manhattan. Engine 15, K.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Firefighters report power outages at 1643 York Avenue and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, know what I'm going to add? Battalion 1, okay. State on box 1174, we're still, we're going to hold the 2 and 2 and you could release Engine 91. And we have CO readings in 448 87th Street as well as 1643 York Avenue. 1643 York, the power is out. And we've been doing buildings and we're

Sep 16, 11:06AM

According to 911 reports, an explosion has been heard nearby at 445 East 86th Street.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:07

Unconfirmed, explosion at 19 precinct, 445 East 86th Street.

Sep 16, 10:50AM

Firefighters report flickering lights in two residences and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings. They continue to douse the flames.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, on the man. Battalion 1, okay. Just an update on box 1174, we're still checking exposures. We have lights flickering in 1643 and 1643 York. And 448 East 87 has some elevated CO and venting. At this time, we have a line in operation with flow and water towards the man. Oh.

Sep 16, 10:49AM

Firefighters are actively dousing the manhole as smoke continues to rise from the pavement.

Sep 16, 10:42AM

Police are blocking a portion of York Avenue as a precaution.

Sep 16, 10:41AM

Dispatch has notified Con Edison utility services, but no estimated arrival time is available yet.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 102, Battalion 10. 10. Car net's been notified, no ETA. 10-10-4. 103 dispatcher, 495.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames rising from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby buildings for hazardous conditions.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:35AM

Video shows smoke billowing from a manhole.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

Firefighters have received a report of a smoking maintenance hole.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

A9 to Engine 76. 76. Still operating, box 1296? 37-3, we're going to take some time, we'll let you know when back in. 10-4. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 Street and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & York Ave.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Con Edison has arrived on the scene to assist with the situation.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Still checking any other exposures, Con Edison's on the scene. 10-4, Manhattan to Engine 91. 91. 91, you can take up, K, you're 10-8. Engine 91, 10-4. 11-16 hours, dispatcher 495. Engine 15 to Manhattan. Engine 15, K.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Firefighters report power outages at 1643 York Avenue and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, know what I'm going to add? Battalion 1, okay. State on box 1174, we're still, we're going to hold the 2 and 2 and you could release Engine 91. And we have CO readings in 448 87th Street as well as 1643 York Avenue. 1643 York, the power is out. And we've been doing buildings and we're

Sep 16, 11:06AM

According to 911 reports, an explosion has been heard nearby at 445 East 86th Street.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:07

Unconfirmed, explosion at 19 precinct, 445 East 86th Street.

Sep 16, 10:50AM

Firefighters report flickering lights in two residences and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings. They continue to douse the flames.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, on the man. Battalion 1, okay. Just an update on box 1174, we're still checking exposures. We have lights flickering in 1643 and 1643 York. And 448 East 87 has some elevated CO and venting. At this time, we have a line in operation with flow and water towards the man. Oh.

Sep 16, 10:49AM

Firefighters are actively dousing the manhole as smoke continues to rise from the pavement.

Sep 16, 10:42AM

Police are blocking a portion of York Avenue as a precaution.

Sep 16, 10:41AM

Dispatch has notified Con Edison utility services, but no estimated arrival time is available yet.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 102, Battalion 10. 10. Car net's been notified, no ETA. 10-10-4. 103 dispatcher, 495.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames rising from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby buildings for hazardous conditions.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:35AM

Video shows smoke billowing from a manhole.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

Firefighters have received a report of a smoking maintenance hole.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

A9 to Engine 76. 76. Still operating, box 1296? 37-3, we're going to take some time, we'll let you know when back in. 10-4. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 Street and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & York Ave.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Con Edison has arrived on the scene to assist with the situation.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Still checking any other exposures, Con Edison's on the scene. 10-4, Manhattan to Engine 91. 91. 91, you can take up, K, you're 10-8. Engine 91, 10-4. 11-16 hours, dispatcher 495. Engine 15 to Manhattan. Engine 15, K.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Firefighters report power outages at 1643 York Avenue and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, know what I'm going to add? Battalion 1, okay. State on box 1174, we're still, we're going to hold the 2 and 2 and you could release Engine 91. And we have CO readings in 448 87th Street as well as 1643 York Avenue. 1643 York, the power is out. And we've been doing buildings and we're

Sep 16, 11:06AM

According to 911 reports, an explosion has been heard nearby at 445 East 86th Street.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:07

Unconfirmed, explosion at 19 precinct, 445 East 86th Street.

Sep 16, 10:50AM

Firefighters report flickering lights in two residences and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings. They continue to douse the flames.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, on the man. Battalion 1, okay. Just an update on box 1174, we're still checking exposures. We have lights flickering in 1643 and 1643 York. And 448 East 87 has some elevated CO and venting. At this time, we have a line in operation with flow and water towards the man. Oh.

Sep 16, 10:49AM

Firefighters are actively dousing the manhole as smoke continues to rise from the pavement.

Sep 16, 10:42AM

Police are blocking a portion of York Avenue as a precaution.

Sep 16, 10:41AM

Dispatch has notified Con Edison utility services, but no estimated arrival time is available yet.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 102, Battalion 10. 10. Car net's been notified, no ETA. 10-10-4. 103 dispatcher, 495.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames rising from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby buildings for hazardous conditions.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:35AM

Video shows smoke billowing from a manhole.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

Firefighters have received a report of a smoking maintenance hole.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

A9 to Engine 76. 76. Still operating, box 1296? 37-3, we're going to take some time, we'll let you know when back in. 10-4. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 Street and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & York Ave.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Con Edison has arrived on the scene to assist with the situation.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Still checking any other exposures, Con Edison's on the scene. 10-4, Manhattan to Engine 91. 91. 91, you can take up, K, you're 10-8. Engine 91, 10-4. 11-16 hours, dispatcher 495. Engine 15 to Manhattan. Engine 15, K.

Sep 16, 11:17AM

Firefighters report power outages at 1643 York Avenue and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, know what I'm going to add? Battalion 1, okay. State on box 1174, we're still, we're going to hold the 2 and 2 and you could release Engine 91. And we have CO readings in 448 87th Street as well as 1643 York Avenue. 1643 York, the power is out. And we've been doing buildings and we're

Sep 16, 11:06AM

According to 911 reports, an explosion has been heard nearby at 445 East 86th Street.

NYPD Citywide 1 · 0:07

Unconfirmed, explosion at 19 precinct, 445 East 86th Street.

Sep 16, 10:50AM

Firefighters report flickering lights in two residences and elevated carbon monoxide levels in nearby buildings. They continue to douse the flames.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 1, on the man. Battalion 1, okay. Just an update on box 1174, we're still checking exposures. We have lights flickering in 1643 and 1643 York. And 448 East 87 has some elevated CO and venting. At this time, we have a line in operation with flow and water towards the man. Oh.

Sep 16, 10:49AM

Firefighters are actively dousing the manhole as smoke continues to rise from the pavement.

Sep 16, 10:42AM

Police are blocking a portion of York Avenue as a precaution.

Sep 16, 10:41AM

Dispatch has notified Con Edison utility services, but no estimated arrival time is available yet.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 102, Battalion 10. 10. Car net's been notified, no ETA. 10-10-4. 103 dispatcher, 495.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:40AM

Firefighters report active flames rising from the manhole, possibly due to street work. They are assessing nearby buildings for hazardous conditions.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Battalion 10 to Manhattan. Battalion 10, go ahead. Box 1174, making a priority response for ConEd. We have active flame from a manhole. Looks like it might have been caused by some work being done in the street. Units are checking out the exposures as we speak. 10-4. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:35AM

Video shows smoke billowing from a manhole.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

Firefighters have received a report of a smoking maintenance hole.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

A9 to Engine 76. 76. Still operating, box 1296? 37-3, we're going to take some time, we'll let you know when back in. 10-4. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 9 phone alarm box 1174, intersection of East 87 Street and York Avenue for a smoking manhole. 10-4.

Sep 16, 10:25AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & York Ave.

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Comments30

monique1969Sep 16 at 10:37 AM

All these manhole fires and also all the people that be coming out of the manholes in different places.

kingstonUser2202861021Sep 16 at 10:46 AM

I drove by 15 minutes ago and the pavement around the manhole was on fire ! Reminded us of a burner on a gas stove - really hoping it’s not a gas leak fire but it really looked like it - does make you worry about what all the mystery folk were doing at night coming out of manholes - hope no one gets hurt

bronxUser2073104002Sep 16 at 10:44 AM

No joke everyone needs to pay attention an get to the bottom of what they doing underneath

myopiniononlySep 16 at 11:34 AM

Facts!!💯

bronxbaby923Sep 16 at 10:42 AM

This is why they need to check out what people are doing underground, coming out of these manholes.

monique1969Sep 16 at 10:37 AM

All these manhole fires and also all the people that be coming out of the manholes in different places.

kingstonUser2202861021Sep 16 at 10:46 AM

I drove by 15 minutes ago and the pavement around the manhole was on fire ! Reminded us of a burner on a gas stove - really hoping it’s not a gas leak fire but it really looked like it - does make you worry about what all the mystery folk were doing at night coming out of manholes - hope no one gets hurt

bronxUser2073104002Sep 16 at 10:44 AM

No joke everyone needs to pay attention an get to the bottom of what they doing underneath

myopiniononlySep 16 at 11:34 AM

Facts!!💯

bronxbaby923Sep 16 at 10:42 AM

This is why they need to check out what people are doing underground, coming out of these manholes.

monique1969Sep 16 at 10:37 AM

All these manhole fires and also all the people that be coming out of the manholes in different places.

kingstonUser2202861021Sep 16 at 10:46 AM

I drove by 15 minutes ago and the pavement around the manhole was on fire ! Reminded us of a burner on a gas stove - really hoping it’s not a gas leak fire but it really looked like it - does make you worry about what all the mystery folk were doing at night coming out of manholes - hope no one gets hurt

bronxUser2073104002Sep 16 at 10:44 AM

No joke everyone needs to pay attention an get to the bottom of what they doing underneath

myopiniononlySep 16 at 11:34 AM

Facts!!💯

bronxbaby923Sep 16 at 10:42 AM

This is why they need to check out what people are doing underground, coming out of these manholes.

monique1969Sep 16 at 10:37 AM

All these manhole fires and also all the people that be coming out of the manholes in different places.

kingstonUser2202861021Sep 16 at 10:46 AM

I drove by 15 minutes ago and the pavement around the manhole was on fire ! Reminded us of a burner on a gas stove - really hoping it’s not a gas leak fire but it really looked like it - does make you worry about what all the mystery folk were doing at night coming out of manholes - hope no one gets hurt

bronxUser2073104002Sep 16 at 10:44 AM

No joke everyone needs to pay attention an get to the bottom of what they doing underneath

myopiniononlySep 16 at 11:34 AM

Facts!!💯

bronxbaby923Sep 16 at 10:42 AM

This is why they need to check out what people are doing underground, coming out of these manholes.

monique1969Sep 16 at 10:37 AM

All these manhole fires and also all the people that be coming out of the manholes in different places.

kingstonUser2202861021Sep 16 at 10:46 AM

I drove by 15 minutes ago and the pavement around the manhole was on fire ! Reminded us of a burner on a gas stove - really hoping it’s not a gas leak fire but it really looked like it - does make you worry about what all the mystery folk were doing at night coming out of manholes - hope no one gets hurt

bronxUser2073104002Sep 16 at 10:44 AM

No joke everyone needs to pay attention an get to the bottom of what they doing underneath

myopiniononlySep 16 at 11:34 AM

Facts!!💯

bronxbaby923Sep 16 at 10:42 AM

This is why they need to check out what people are doing underground, coming out of these manholes.

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