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Smoke seen from manhole near East 86th St

Heard on: FDNY - Manhattan Dispatch
04:55
00:00
941[1] box 1162, address (number withheld) East 86th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue for a manhole fire.
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2nd Ave, New York, NY
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in New York City responded to a possible manhole fire near East 86th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue. Smoke was observed coming from the manhole, though no flames were visible. Utility workers were notified and responded to investigate the situation. The event was handled under emergency response procedures, and no injuries were reported.

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