LIRR service resumes after Grand Central fire
A two-alarm fire at Grand Central Madison Tuesday morning, authorities said.
The fire broke out at around 8:15 a.m. FDNY officials said it was an electrical fire in a deep basement along the LIRR tracks. Three firefighters and a LIRR power employee suffered minor injuries. The fire in a traction power substation has since been put out.
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said firefighters battling the blaze faced "zero visibility" due to "heavy, heavy smoke" conditions.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
was suspended due to the fire and smoke, but full service returned at 2:40 p.m. following the fire.
to check the latest on service status.
