A furious fire that consumed multiple vehicles under one of the city's elevated subway tracks wreaked abject havoc in the Bronx Wednesday, impacting nearly a half-dozen subway lines and leaving a charred catastrophe on the street.
Reports of the fire on Dyre Avenue and Light Street in Eastchester, right by the station serving the No. 5 line, came in shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday. Dramatic footage captured a scene more reflective of a post-apocalyptic fit to "End of Days" than a regular Wednesday sunrise in New York City.
Video from the Citizen App showed flames devouring a box truck carrying propane tanks and epoxy. That epoxy was released from the truck and went under other vehicles, leaving eight cars burned, the FDNY said.
The flames engulfed multiple cars and whipped up next to homes. By the time the fire was finally doused, all that remained of the burnt vehicles was a charred mess.
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One witness, Sydney Guntley, says his work vehicle, his personal vehicle and his brother's pricey Mercedes-Benz were completely destroyed. He went to open his front door when he heard an odd rumble and just "saw orange."
The fire was so intense, it melted the siding off houses, left electrical wires sagging and hollowed out trees.
Service in the immediate area was suspended for about an hour, as firefighters combatted intense flames and MTA crews performed a track inspection to ensure they didn't sustain damage.
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Service on the No. 5 line was restored by about 7 a.m., though delays lasted through the morning rush. Get real-time transit updates from all your key commute sources here.
No injuries were reported, even to the driver of the truck that caught fire. An investigation is ongoing.
