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Gas Main Struck, Basement Evacuated

138 Lafayette St, Chinatown, Manhattan

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Summary

  • A contractor struck a low-pressure gas main at 138 Lafayette St in New York, leading to a gas leak. Firefighters covered the main and detected gas in a nearby basement, prompting a localized evacuation.

Timeline

Utility crews are in the process of capping the gas pipe to stop the leak.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to transmit the 1080 Code 1 with a subcode, 1040 Code 1. Con Ed on scene. They're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process. Battalion 1, we'll go 10-8 on the MVT when we get our equipment squared away. 10-4. Battalion 1, we're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe.

Firefighters will stay on scene with utility personnel until a permanent repair crew arrives shortly.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:28
We're going to remain on scene with ConEd personnel. Every other company will go 10-8 when they become available. And as per ConEd that's been on scene, they have performed a temporary repair, which is going to be contingent on their crew arriving in approximately 10 minutes. So we're going to remain on scene until they arrive. 10-4, Battalion 1. 1147 hours, 448.

Firefighters are working with utility crews to manage the gas leak. Additional resources remain on standby.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to continue to operate with the engines that we have on scene, two truck companies, the squad. Engine 7 can go 10-8 at their availability. We're going to remain operating with Con Edison on scene. We'll give you a final signal once we have 1K. 10-4.

Video shows crews at the scene blocking off the site.

Gas readings have been detected in a nearby basement, prompting an evacuation of that area only.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. Be advised, we're on St. John's and Howard Street. They do have some readings of gas in the basement. We're in the process of evacuating the basement only. No other readings anywhere else. We are investigating 148 Lafayette as well. 10-4. Battalion 1 to Manhattan, if you can have all the units... Go.

Firefighters have covered the gas main, but it continues to leak. They are checking nearby areas for risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:20
in the street, on the construction. Right now we have that gas main covered, however, it is still leaking. We're investigating surrounding exposures. 10-4, Battalion 1.

A contractor struck a low-pressure gas main, according to reports.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-4. 1118 hours, dispatcher 448. Battalion 1, I'm going to add. Battalion 1. 192. A contractor hit a low pressure gas main.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a gas main that was struck.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Manhattan phone alarm box 192, the address 138 Lafayette Street, at Tower Street to Canal Street for a gasoline struck. Engine 7. Engine 7, we're available. Alright, 10-4, I need a signal for your last box.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 138 Lafayette St.

Utility crews are in the process of capping the gas pipe to stop the leak.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to transmit the 1080 Code 1 with a subcode, 1040 Code 1. Con Ed on scene. They're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process. Battalion 1, we'll go 10-8 on the MVT when we get our equipment squared away. 10-4. Battalion 1, we're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe.

Firefighters will stay on scene with utility personnel until a permanent repair crew arrives shortly.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:28
We're going to remain on scene with ConEd personnel. Every other company will go 10-8 when they become available. And as per ConEd that's been on scene, they have performed a temporary repair, which is going to be contingent on their crew arriving in approximately 10 minutes. So we're going to remain on scene until they arrive. 10-4, Battalion 1. 1147 hours, 448.

Firefighters are working with utility crews to manage the gas leak. Additional resources remain on standby.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to continue to operate with the engines that we have on scene, two truck companies, the squad. Engine 7 can go 10-8 at their availability. We're going to remain operating with Con Edison on scene. We'll give you a final signal once we have 1K. 10-4.

Video shows crews at the scene blocking off the site.

Gas readings have been detected in a nearby basement, prompting an evacuation of that area only.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. Be advised, we're on St. John's and Howard Street. They do have some readings of gas in the basement. We're in the process of evacuating the basement only. No other readings anywhere else. We are investigating 148 Lafayette as well. 10-4. Battalion 1 to Manhattan, if you can have all the units... Go.

Firefighters have covered the gas main, but it continues to leak. They are checking nearby areas for risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:20
in the street, on the construction. Right now we have that gas main covered, however, it is still leaking. We're investigating surrounding exposures. 10-4, Battalion 1.

A contractor struck a low-pressure gas main, according to reports.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-4. 1118 hours, dispatcher 448. Battalion 1, I'm going to add. Battalion 1. 192. A contractor hit a low pressure gas main.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a gas main that was struck.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Manhattan phone alarm box 192, the address 138 Lafayette Street, at Tower Street to Canal Street for a gasoline struck. Engine 7. Engine 7, we're available. Alright, 10-4, I need a signal for your last box.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 138 Lafayette St.

Utility crews are in the process of capping the gas pipe to stop the leak.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to transmit the 1080 Code 1 with a subcode, 1040 Code 1. Con Ed on scene. They're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process. Battalion 1, we'll go 10-8 on the MVT when we get our equipment squared away. 10-4. Battalion 1, we're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe.

Firefighters will stay on scene with utility personnel until a permanent repair crew arrives shortly.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:28
We're going to remain on scene with ConEd personnel. Every other company will go 10-8 when they become available. And as per ConEd that's been on scene, they have performed a temporary repair, which is going to be contingent on their crew arriving in approximately 10 minutes. So we're going to remain on scene until they arrive. 10-4, Battalion 1. 1147 hours, 448.

Firefighters are working with utility crews to manage the gas leak. Additional resources remain on standby.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to continue to operate with the engines that we have on scene, two truck companies, the squad. Engine 7 can go 10-8 at their availability. We're going to remain operating with Con Edison on scene. We'll give you a final signal once we have 1K. 10-4.

Video shows crews at the scene blocking off the site.

Gas readings have been detected in a nearby basement, prompting an evacuation of that area only.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. Be advised, we're on St. John's and Howard Street. They do have some readings of gas in the basement. We're in the process of evacuating the basement only. No other readings anywhere else. We are investigating 148 Lafayette as well. 10-4. Battalion 1 to Manhattan, if you can have all the units... Go.

Firefighters have covered the gas main, but it continues to leak. They are checking nearby areas for risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:20
in the street, on the construction. Right now we have that gas main covered, however, it is still leaking. We're investigating surrounding exposures. 10-4, Battalion 1.

A contractor struck a low-pressure gas main, according to reports.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-4. 1118 hours, dispatcher 448. Battalion 1, I'm going to add. Battalion 1. 192. A contractor hit a low pressure gas main.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a gas main that was struck.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Manhattan phone alarm box 192, the address 138 Lafayette Street, at Tower Street to Canal Street for a gasoline struck. Engine 7. Engine 7, we're available. Alright, 10-4, I need a signal for your last box.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 138 Lafayette St.

Utility crews are in the process of capping the gas pipe to stop the leak.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to transmit the 1080 Code 1 with a subcode, 1040 Code 1. Con Ed on scene. They're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process. Battalion 1, we'll go 10-8 on the MVT when we get our equipment squared away. 10-4. Battalion 1, we're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe.

Firefighters will stay on scene with utility personnel until a permanent repair crew arrives shortly.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:28
We're going to remain on scene with ConEd personnel. Every other company will go 10-8 when they become available. And as per ConEd that's been on scene, they have performed a temporary repair, which is going to be contingent on their crew arriving in approximately 10 minutes. So we're going to remain on scene until they arrive. 10-4, Battalion 1. 1147 hours, 448.

Firefighters are working with utility crews to manage the gas leak. Additional resources remain on standby.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to continue to operate with the engines that we have on scene, two truck companies, the squad. Engine 7 can go 10-8 at their availability. We're going to remain operating with Con Edison on scene. We'll give you a final signal once we have 1K. 10-4.

Video shows crews at the scene blocking off the site.

Gas readings have been detected in a nearby basement, prompting an evacuation of that area only.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. Be advised, we're on St. John's and Howard Street. They do have some readings of gas in the basement. We're in the process of evacuating the basement only. No other readings anywhere else. We are investigating 148 Lafayette as well. 10-4. Battalion 1 to Manhattan, if you can have all the units... Go.

Firefighters have covered the gas main, but it continues to leak. They are checking nearby areas for risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:20
in the street, on the construction. Right now we have that gas main covered, however, it is still leaking. We're investigating surrounding exposures. 10-4, Battalion 1.

A contractor struck a low-pressure gas main, according to reports.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-4. 1118 hours, dispatcher 448. Battalion 1, I'm going to add. Battalion 1. 192. A contractor hit a low pressure gas main.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a gas main that was struck.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Manhattan phone alarm box 192, the address 138 Lafayette Street, at Tower Street to Canal Street for a gasoline struck. Engine 7. Engine 7, we're available. Alright, 10-4, I need a signal for your last box.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 138 Lafayette St.

Utility crews are in the process of capping the gas pipe to stop the leak.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to transmit the 1080 Code 1 with a subcode, 1040 Code 1. Con Ed on scene. They're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process. Battalion 1, we'll go 10-8 on the MVT when we get our equipment squared away. 10-4. Battalion 1, we're in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe. Units are going to be in the process of capping the gas pipe.

Firefighters will stay on scene with utility personnel until a permanent repair crew arrives shortly.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:28
We're going to remain on scene with ConEd personnel. Every other company will go 10-8 when they become available. And as per ConEd that's been on scene, they have performed a temporary repair, which is going to be contingent on their crew arriving in approximately 10 minutes. So we're going to remain on scene until they arrive. 10-4, Battalion 1. 1147 hours, 448.

Firefighters are working with utility crews to manage the gas leak. Additional resources remain on standby.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:26
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. We're going to continue to operate with the engines that we have on scene, two truck companies, the squad. Engine 7 can go 10-8 at their availability. We're going to remain operating with Con Edison on scene. We'll give you a final signal once we have 1K. 10-4.

Video shows crews at the scene blocking off the site.

Gas readings have been detected in a nearby basement, prompting an evacuation of that area only.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Battalion 1. Be advised, we're on St. John's and Howard Street. They do have some readings of gas in the basement. We're in the process of evacuating the basement only. No other readings anywhere else. We are investigating 148 Lafayette as well. 10-4. Battalion 1 to Manhattan, if you can have all the units... Go.

Firefighters have covered the gas main, but it continues to leak. They are checking nearby areas for risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:20
in the street, on the construction. Right now we have that gas main covered, however, it is still leaking. We're investigating surrounding exposures. 10-4, Battalion 1.

A contractor struck a low-pressure gas main, according to reports.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-4. 1118 hours, dispatcher 448. Battalion 1, I'm going to add. Battalion 1. 192. A contractor hit a low pressure gas main.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a gas main that was struck.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Manhattan phone alarm box 192, the address 138 Lafayette Street, at Tower Street to Canal Street for a gasoline struck. Engine 7. Engine 7, we're available. Alright, 10-4, I need a signal for your last box.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 138 Lafayette St.

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