LIVE · updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:21 AM ET
FDNY · MANHATTAN · Fire
Gas Main Still Leaking at 138 Lafayette Street in Manhattan
FDNY units are on scene at 138 Lafayette Street in Manhattan after a contractor struck a low-pressure gas main during construction. The gas main is currently covered but is still leaking, and units are investigating surrounding exposures.
- Location
- Howard Street & Canal Street
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- Gas Main Still Leaking at 138 Lafayette Street in ManhattanContractor struck low-pressure gas main; main covered but still leaking; investigating surrounding exposures
- Radio The gas main is covered but still leaking, and units are investigating surrounding exposures.
- Gas Main Struck at 138 Lafayette Street in Manhattan
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Battalion 1 Engine 7
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