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Overheated Computer Server Causing Burning Odor on Fourth Floor

500 5th Ave

Published Oct 24 at 11:18 PM · Updated Oct 25 at 12:03 AM

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Oct 25, 12:03AM

Firefighters identified an overheated computer server as the source of the burning odor on the fourth floor.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 0788, right now we're still using one engine, two trucks, thrust fast. They believe they found the source in the computer room on the fourth floor. We're just investigating further, K. 10-4, Battalion 8.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18

2 trucks for 10-40, code 2, for an overheated computer server on the fourth floor. Use the code 10-8 when they're available. 10-4, battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

Firefighters on scene report an odor of something burning on the fourth floor and have requested additional units for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Ladder 2 to Manhattan, K. Ladder 2. Yeah, it's 788. Give me the 3 and 2. I have an unknown, I think I have a odor or something burning in the Plenum area, the 4th floor, 500 5th Avenue. Just the 3 and 2 is sufficient right now. Alright, 10-4. Manhattan Battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 500 5th Ave.

Oct 25, 12:03AM

Firefighters identified an overheated computer server as the source of the burning odor on the fourth floor.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 0788, right now we're still using one engine, two trucks, thrust fast. They believe they found the source in the computer room on the fourth floor. We're just investigating further, K. 10-4, Battalion 8.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18

2 trucks for 10-40, code 2, for an overheated computer server on the fourth floor. Use the code 10-8 when they're available. 10-4, battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

Firefighters on scene report an odor of something burning on the fourth floor and have requested additional units for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Ladder 2 to Manhattan, K. Ladder 2. Yeah, it's 788. Give me the 3 and 2. I have an unknown, I think I have a odor or something burning in the Plenum area, the 4th floor, 500 5th Avenue. Just the 3 and 2 is sufficient right now. Alright, 10-4. Manhattan Battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 500 5th Ave.

Oct 25, 12:03AM

Firefighters identified an overheated computer server as the source of the burning odor on the fourth floor.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 0788, right now we're still using one engine, two trucks, thrust fast. They believe they found the source in the computer room on the fourth floor. We're just investigating further, K. 10-4, Battalion 8.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18

2 trucks for 10-40, code 2, for an overheated computer server on the fourth floor. Use the code 10-8 when they're available. 10-4, battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

Firefighters on scene report an odor of something burning on the fourth floor and have requested additional units for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Ladder 2 to Manhattan, K. Ladder 2. Yeah, it's 788. Give me the 3 and 2. I have an unknown, I think I have a odor or something burning in the Plenum area, the 4th floor, 500 5th Avenue. Just the 3 and 2 is sufficient right now. Alright, 10-4. Manhattan Battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 500 5th Ave.

Oct 25, 12:03AM

Firefighters identified an overheated computer server as the source of the burning odor on the fourth floor.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 0788, right now we're still using one engine, two trucks, thrust fast. They believe they found the source in the computer room on the fourth floor. We're just investigating further, K. 10-4, Battalion 8.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18

2 trucks for 10-40, code 2, for an overheated computer server on the fourth floor. Use the code 10-8 when they're available. 10-4, battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

Firefighters on scene report an odor of something burning on the fourth floor and have requested additional units for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Ladder 2 to Manhattan, K. Ladder 2. Yeah, it's 788. Give me the 3 and 2. I have an unknown, I think I have a odor or something burning in the Plenum area, the 4th floor, 500 5th Avenue. Just the 3 and 2 is sufficient right now. Alright, 10-4. Manhattan Battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 500 5th Ave.

Oct 25, 12:03AM

Firefighters identified an overheated computer server as the source of the burning odor on the fourth floor.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21

Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 0788, right now we're still using one engine, two trucks, thrust fast. They believe they found the source in the computer room on the fourth floor. We're just investigating further, K. 10-4, Battalion 8.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18

2 trucks for 10-40, code 2, for an overheated computer server on the fourth floor. Use the code 10-8 when they're available. 10-4, battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

Firefighters on scene report an odor of something burning on the fourth floor and have requested additional units for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30

Ladder 2 to Manhattan, K. Ladder 2. Yeah, it's 788. Give me the 3 and 2. I have an unknown, I think I have a odor or something burning in the Plenum area, the 4th floor, 500 5th Avenue. Just the 3 and 2 is sufficient right now. Alright, 10-4. Manhattan Battalion 8.

Oct 24, 11:18PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 500 5th Ave.

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armen_mkrtchian7h ago

did this just start?

sf99s7h ago

What's the scene like?

meliopulos7h ago

can someone explain what happened?

armen_mkrtchian7h ago

did this just start?

sf99s7h ago

What's the scene like?

meliopulos7h ago

can someone explain what happened?

armen_mkrtchian7h ago

did this just start?

sf99s7h ago

What's the scene like?

meliopulos7h ago

can someone explain what happened?

armen_mkrtchian7h ago

did this just start?

sf99s7h ago

What's the scene like?

meliopulos7h ago

can someone explain what happened?

armen_mkrtchian7h ago

did this just start?

sf99s7h ago

What's the scene like?

meliopulos7h ago

can someone explain what happened?

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