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FDNY · BROOKLYN · Fire

Sparking Outlet Isolated at 135 Malcolm X Boulevard

FDNY units responded to a report of smoke at 135 Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn, located between Eighth Avenue and Quincy Street. On scene, the condition was identified as a sparking outlet, which was isolated at the breaker. The incident is being closed out as a 10-18 for a 10-40 code 2 (electrical) emergency.

Location
Eighth Avenue & Quincy Street
Map of Eighth Avenue & Quincy Street, Brooklyn
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Updates

  1. Sparking Outlet Isolated at 135 Malcolm X BoulevardThe smoke report was identified as a sparking outlet, isolated at the breaker, and the box is being closed as a 10-18 for a 10-40 code 2.
  2. Radio The condition was isolated at the breaker and units are in the process of handling the situation.
  3. Smoke Reported at 135 Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn

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