BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Four people were hurt after a track fire broke out in a New York City Transit subway station this evening (Sunday, Dec. 24), WPIX-TV reports.
The Fire Department of New York said firefighters responded to the High Street-Brooklyn Bridge station on the A and C lines after a fire broke out on the tracks about 6:30 p.m. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control. Those injured were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
WABC reports the fire broke out under a train. The cause is under investigation but is believed to be related to trash on the tracks.
NYC Transit said on social media that A/C trains were diverted onto the F line for a time, but by shortly after 8 p.m. ET service had resumed, although with delays.
A/C trains are running with delays in both directions after FDNY responded to a track fire at High St.
Southbound A/C trains have resumed scheduled service from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) December 25, 2023
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Me: Doing less with more is a good thing?
While overall impressed with the MTA, which does less with more, two societal issues contribute to problems: fare beating and littering. Both cross all demographic categories and are costly. And of course one must be mindful to say anything.