In March 2023, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) finally opened its Grand Central Madison connection, but an electrical fire caused significant disruptions on a Tuesday morning. The fire erupted around 8:15 a.m., leading to LIRR trains being rerouted to Penn Station. Despite Grand Central Station remaining open, disruptions persisted across the train system. Over 100 firefighters worked in difficult conditions to extinguish the blaze. Thankfully, injuries were minor, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, with updates for commuters available online.
It took several hours and about 100 firefighters to extinguish the blaze, facing heavy smoke conditions while navigating the fire scene before finally bringing it under control.
The fire and smoke resulted in widespread LIRR service disruptions across the system, prompting service to be rerouted to Penn Station.
Three firefighters and one civilian were treated for minor injuries, underlining the hazardous conditions firefighters faced during the operation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials urging commuters to check for service updates as operations continue.
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