On Tuesday, June 10, a sudden and mysterious fire erupted at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, leading to significant disruptions in Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) services. Commuters heading into the city for their daily routines faced unexpected delays and numerous train cancellations while the FDNY (Fire Department of New York) worked diligently to contain the emergency situation. The chaos caused by the fire highlighted the challenges faced by city dwellers reliant on public transportation during such unforeseen events.
Stay informed with the latest updates on this evolving situation below, as we provide timely information regarding the fire and its impact on transit services.
Details Surrounding the Grand Central Station Fire Incident
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on June 10, the fire department responded to a second alarm triggered by smoke emanating from a tunnel within the station. Unfortunately, the incident resulted in injuries to three firefighters and one civilian, as reported by the FDNY. Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker stated, “Over 100 firefighters, led by Deputy Assistant Chief Dave Simms, operated in extremely hazardous conditions characterized by heavy smoke and complete lack of visibility while locating and extinguishing an electrical fire behind a roll-down gate. The operation required several hours and a substantial water supply to bring the fire under control.”
The FDNY further revealed that visibility in the affected tunnel was critically low, complicating their efforts. As a precaution, the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) temporarily closed the Grand Central Madison concourse while firefighters worked tirelessly to ascertain the cause of the fire and ensure the safety of all individuals present.
Around 8:15 Tuesday morning, FDNY units responded to a 2nd alarm for smoke at Grand Central Terminal. Three firefighters and one civilian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated on scene by EMS.
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— FDNY (@FDNY) June 10, 2025
Current Status of the Grand Central Fire: Is It Extinguished?
Several hours after the fire ignited, it was confirmed that the source of the blaze was an electrical panel. Consequently, all train services were suspended to allow firefighters to safely access the panel and extinguish the flames, according to updates from Eyewitness News. This careful approach was necessary to ensure the safety of both the firefighters and the public.
The MTA subsequently announced that train services would fully resume in time for the evening commute, indicating that subway services had not been affected by the fire incident. This was a relief to many commuters who rely on the subway for their daily travel needs.
Latest NYC Train Service Updates Following the Incident
Service to/from Grand Central will resume with the 2:41pm train from Grand Central to Hempstead and the 2:34pm train from Jamaica to Grand Central.
We expect to operate normal rush hour service following earlier FDNY activity.
— LIRR (@LIRR) June 10, 2025
The LIRR officially announced restoration of train services just before 3:00 p.m. ET, confirming that normal operations would resume for the remainder of the day. In a post on X, they tweeted, “Service to/from Grand Central will resume with the 2:41pm train from Grand Central to Hempstead and the 2:34pm train from Jamaica to Grand Central. We expect to operate normal rush hour service following earlier FDNY activity.” This announcement provided much-needed clarity and reassurance for commuters anxious about their travel plans.
