Manhole Fire, Elevators Out on West 55

Burned out car after manhole fire on W55

Here's what we know about the manhole fire on West 55th.

Apparently a transformer or something blew under the manhole in front of 310 West 55th at about 10 pm tonight (July 17,2012). FDNY was on the scene right away and brought the fire quickly under control. There were no injuries but one parked car did catch fire.

Holly T in the white buildings said she heard two big booms. Frank R in 345 said he felt the building shake then saw flames leap up to the second story level of 310.

Christine G and Lisa P were trapped in an elevator with their dog Zeke for about half an hour. Firefighters from the station on 38th street were able to rescue them. Other than being hot, Lisa and Christine have no complaints. Zeke took it all in stride.

Elevator service is out in several buildings.

Send an email to west55ba[at]gmail[dot]com if you have more up-to-date information. 

Christine, Lisa and Zeke trapped in elevator

Hooray! FDNY is here! All is well.