Two-alarm fire erupts at Grand Central, causing major disruptions to LIRR
By Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
A Tuesday morning fire has shut down Long Island Rail Road service out of Grand Central Terminal, officials said.
“A two-alarm fire broke out at Grand Central Terminal this morning,” New York City Emergency Management said on X. “The fire and smoke has caused widespread disruptions across the Long Island Rail Road and related transit systems.”
Firefighters outside Grand Central Terminal.
Firefighters work to control the smoke that’s wreaking havoc on travel.
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Firefighters walking near Grand Central Terminal.
Eight branches of the LIRR are posting delays and reroutes due to the fire.
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LIRR officials said eight branches are affected, with suspensions or rerouted trains along the Babylon, City Terminal Zone, Hempstead, Far Rockaway, Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Ronkonkoma and West Hempstead branches.
“Some westbound trains will be canceled upon arrival in Jamaica and diverted to Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal,” the railroad said on X. “Subways are cross-honoring LIRR fares.”
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