Event Brief
12 injured in Astor Place subway fire, FDNY says
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: FDNY says a subway fire at Astor Place left 12 people injured and warned of delays on 4 and 6 trains.
WHO: FDNY
WHAT: FDNY reported 12 injuries from a subway fire at Astor Place and said to expect delays on Brooklyn-bound 4 and 6 trains.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 5:57 AM ET
WHERE: Astor Place subway station
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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