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FDNY · MANHATTAN · Fire
Carbon Monoxide Readings in Basement at 729 Saint Nicholas Avenue
FDNY is operating at 729 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where units reported carbon monoxide readings in the basement. Engine 698 and Ladder 28 are still on scene, while Engine 614 was taken out of service to call the shops from quarters.
- Location
- 729 Saint Nicholas' Avenue
- FDNY alarm box
- Box 1650
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- Carbon Monoxide Readings in Basement at 729 Saint Nicholas AvenueCO readings in basement; Engine 698 and Ladder 28 operating; Engine 614 out of service
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- Radio Heard: "Engine six 10 four. We'll put you out of service. Call the shops from quarters. 10 four. Thank you. 10 four. Engine 6988. 69. 69. We advise us and ladder 28 are still..."
- Radio Battalion 16 reported that 23 units remain on scene to open things up, using one engine and two trucks.
- Radio Battalion 16 reported the fire is an oil burner and one engine and two trucks are investigating.
- Smoke Reported at 729 Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan
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- Radio Heard: "Unit is found in the box 1650. Service technician available. Palm Coast. 1737. The service Dispatcher 422."
- Radio The alarm came in by phone and describes smoke from the building.
Units on this call
Battalion 16 Ladder 28
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