Body Found in Abandoned Subway Room After Fire

Authorities say the fire at the 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station was confined to the old relay room.

Firefighters discovered the body of a man after extinguishing a fire inside an abandoned room of a New York City subway station.      

Authorities say the fire at the 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station was confined to the old relay room.      

It was reported at 9 p.m. Sunday.      

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.      

Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.      

Police say no criminality is suspected at this time.

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