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Sanitation Barge Fire Draws Large FDNY Response Near Pier 99

12th Ave & W 59th St, Upper West Side, Manhattan

Published Aug 27 at 9:55 AM · Updated Aug 27 at 10:08 AM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to a fire on a sanitation barge at a transfer facility near the Hudson River in New York. The fire was contained to the barge, with no individuals found on board and no impact on nearby structures.

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Aug 27, 10:31AM

EMS confirms there are no injuries.

Aug 27, 9:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12th Ave & W 59th St.

Aug 27, 10:31AM

EMS confirms there are no injuries.

Aug 27, 9:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12th Ave & W 59th St.

Aug 27, 10:31AM

EMS confirms there are no injuries.

Aug 27, 9:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12th Ave & W 59th St.

Aug 27, 10:31AM

EMS confirms there are no injuries.

Aug 27, 9:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12th Ave & W 59th St.

Aug 27, 10:31AM

EMS confirms there are no injuries.

Aug 27, 9:55AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12th Ave & W 59th St.

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Radio Clips

Manhattan FDNY · Aug 27, 12:12PM · 0:31

Division 3 to Manhattan. Division 3. Alright, I want two engines and a truck respond to my job. We have a water relay operation ongoing until a tug arrives to move the bombard out of the area. Thanks, battalion.

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Manhattan FDNY · Aug 27, 10:57AM · 0:30

Division 3, Manhattan. Division 3. Division 3 box 0931, we can go probable hold at this time, be advised that we're reaching some units currently. Division 3, just 10-5 that last part after the probable hold. Division 3, we are reaching some units at the moment. 10-4, Division 3, your probable hold time is 10479....

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Aug 27, 10:31AM · 0:31

Condition 07. 4 Condition 07, thank you very much. Progress Force Manhattan 0931, Operations. Personnel and loaded civilians. Fire has knocked down most of the barge fire at this time. There are zero patients to report for the incident. However, this is going to be a prolonged operation awaiting a tug to remove the barge from the remnants of the pier. Marines operating outside of the sanitation building, but again, potential...

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Comments16

CitizenUser462120001Aug 27 at 1:08 PM

I didn’t think they still transported trash on the waterways. That is definitely something they need to put a stop to immediately.

newyorkUser1943917012Aug 27 at 10:23 AM

Thats going to be stinky 🦨

chacha28Aug 27 at 10:14 AM

Burning garbage?

maspethUser2429438020Aug 27 at 10:13 AM

Bet that smells AMAZING

CitizenUser462120001Aug 27 at 1:08 PM

I didn’t think they still transported trash on the waterways. That is definitely something they need to put a stop to immediately.

newyorkUser1943917012Aug 27 at 10:23 AM

Thats going to be stinky 🦨

chacha28Aug 27 at 10:14 AM

Burning garbage?

maspethUser2429438020Aug 27 at 10:13 AM

Bet that smells AMAZING

CitizenUser462120001Aug 27 at 1:08 PM

I didn’t think they still transported trash on the waterways. That is definitely something they need to put a stop to immediately.

newyorkUser1943917012Aug 27 at 10:23 AM

Thats going to be stinky 🦨

chacha28Aug 27 at 10:14 AM

Burning garbage?

maspethUser2429438020Aug 27 at 10:13 AM

Bet that smells AMAZING

CitizenUser462120001Aug 27 at 1:08 PM

I didn’t think they still transported trash on the waterways. That is definitely something they need to put a stop to immediately.

newyorkUser1943917012Aug 27 at 10:23 AM

Thats going to be stinky 🦨

chacha28Aug 27 at 10:14 AM

Burning garbage?

maspethUser2429438020Aug 27 at 10:13 AM

Bet that smells AMAZING

CitizenUser462120001Aug 27 at 1:08 PM

I didn’t think they still transported trash on the waterways. That is definitely something they need to put a stop to immediately.

newyorkUser1943917012Aug 27 at 10:23 AM

Thats going to be stinky 🦨

chacha28Aug 27 at 10:14 AM

Burning garbage?

maspethUser2429438020Aug 27 at 10:13 AM

Bet that smells AMAZING

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