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Ongoing gas leak reported on West 42nd Street

Heard on: New York City NY Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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(name withheld), phone alarm box 788 at West 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue.

2/23/2026 07:44 PM

Fire & Arson

W 42nd St & 5th Ave, New York, NY 10036

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Fire & Arson reported near W 42nd St & 5th Ave, New York, NY 10036 on Feb 23, 2026, 7:44 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a gas odor near the area of West 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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