Flames Erupting From Signal Room at Wakefield-241st Street Station; Major Transit Delays Expected
Wakefield-241 Station St (2), Wakefield, Bronx
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Summary
- Firefighters are operating at the scene of a large fire in the signal room at the Wakefield-241st Street station in the Bronx.
- Citizen user video shows bright orange flames and black smoke bursting from the scene.
- MTA confirms (2) train service is currently suspended between Gun Hill Road and Wakefield. For the latest transit updates, visit the MTA website.
- This is a developing situation.
Timeline
Firefighters also advise that units not on scene are no longer needed.
The incident has been ongoing for approximately 20 minutes, according to fire dispatch.
The MTA confirms there is no 2 train service between Gun Hill Rd and Wakefield-241 St while FDNY operates at the scene. Customers are urged to take the Bx39 bus for nearby service.
Citizen user video shows heavy smoke and flames bursting from the signal room as firefighters on a ladder truck attempt to break the windows.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wakefield-241 Station St (2).
Firefighters also advise that units not on scene are no longer needed.
The incident has been ongoing for approximately 20 minutes, according to fire dispatch.
The MTA confirms there is no 2 train service between Gun Hill Rd and Wakefield-241 St while FDNY operates at the scene. Customers are urged to take the Bx39 bus for nearby service.
Citizen user video shows heavy smoke and flames bursting from the signal room as firefighters on a ladder truck attempt to break the windows.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wakefield-241 Station St (2).
Firefighters also advise that units not on scene are no longer needed.
The incident has been ongoing for approximately 20 minutes, according to fire dispatch.
The MTA confirms there is no 2 train service between Gun Hill Rd and Wakefield-241 St while FDNY operates at the scene. Customers are urged to take the Bx39 bus for nearby service.
Citizen user video shows heavy smoke and flames bursting from the signal room as firefighters on a ladder truck attempt to break the windows.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wakefield-241 Station St (2).
Firefighters also advise that units not on scene are no longer needed.
The incident has been ongoing for approximately 20 minutes, according to fire dispatch.
The MTA confirms there is no 2 train service between Gun Hill Rd and Wakefield-241 St while FDNY operates at the scene. Customers are urged to take the Bx39 bus for nearby service.
Citizen user video shows heavy smoke and flames bursting from the signal room as firefighters on a ladder truck attempt to break the windows.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wakefield-241 Station St (2).
Firefighters also advise that units not on scene are no longer needed.
The incident has been ongoing for approximately 20 minutes, according to fire dispatch.
The MTA confirms there is no 2 train service between Gun Hill Rd and Wakefield-241 St while FDNY operates at the scene. Customers are urged to take the Bx39 bus for nearby service.
Citizen user video shows heavy smoke and flames bursting from the signal room as firefighters on a ladder truck attempt to break the windows.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wakefield-241 Station St (2).
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So we getting a new pope or what?
Thank you to the firefighters🙏 that was a massive one
Did you catch the person who do it
Deputy Chief of the 7th Division reports 1 line stretched and in operation. Searches are in progress. Main body of fire has been knocked down and this fire has been placed as Probably Will Hold with he current assignment. Requesting an MTA Supervisor to the scene.
This information is from the FDNY Bronx dispatch radio.
So we getting a new pope or what?
Thank you to the firefighters🙏 that was a massive one
Did you catch the person who do it
Deputy Chief of the 7th Division reports 1 line stretched and in operation. Searches are in progress. Main body of fire has been knocked down and this fire has been placed as Probably Will Hold with he current assignment. Requesting an MTA Supervisor to the scene.
This information is from the FDNY Bronx dispatch radio.
So we getting a new pope or what?
Thank you to the firefighters🙏 that was a massive one
Did you catch the person who do it
Deputy Chief of the 7th Division reports 1 line stretched and in operation. Searches are in progress. Main body of fire has been knocked down and this fire has been placed as Probably Will Hold with he current assignment. Requesting an MTA Supervisor to the scene.
This information is from the FDNY Bronx dispatch radio.
So we getting a new pope or what?
Thank you to the firefighters🙏 that was a massive one
Did you catch the person who do it
Deputy Chief of the 7th Division reports 1 line stretched and in operation. Searches are in progress. Main body of fire has been knocked down and this fire has been placed as Probably Will Hold with he current assignment. Requesting an MTA Supervisor to the scene.
This information is from the FDNY Bronx dispatch radio.
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So we getting a new pope or what?
Thank you to the firefighters🙏 that was a massive one
Did you catch the person who do it
Deputy Chief of the 7th Division reports 1 line stretched and in operation. Searches are in progress. Main body of fire has been knocked down and this fire has been placed as Probably Will Hold with he current assignment. Requesting an MTA Supervisor to the scene.
This information is from the FDNY Bronx dispatch radio.