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Smoke report near Borden Ave tunnel determined false

Heard on: New York City NY Fire Dispatch Group Calls
01:56
00:00
Please send engine 258.
audio iconFire & Arson
10-80 Borden Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported case of smoke in the tunnel near Borden Avenue and Vernon Boulevard. After investigation, it was determined that the smoke was actually road salt being kicked up from the roadway. No fire or hazardous conditions were found, and emergency units were cleared from the scene.

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