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Possible manhole fire near East 72nd Street

Heard on: FDNY - Manhattan Dispatch
01:11
00:00
Manhattan phone alarm box 1028, the address (number withheld) East 72nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue for a manhole fire.
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E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units in Manhattan responded to a possible manhole fire near East 72nd Street between Park and Lexington avenues. The situation appeared to worsen slightly, and the area was taped off while crews assessed nearby buildings. Emergency response codes indicated an expedited and active response with lights and sirens.

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