Crime & Safety
Grand Central Evacuation Proves to be False Alarm
The MTA said a false fire alarm at Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday morning caused some minor hassles for riders.
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — A false alarm at Grand Central Terminal at about 10 a.m. caused headaches for commuters.
According to the MTA, an incorrect message was sent over the public address system stating that the building should be evacuated due to a fire. There was no fire, and the message was sent accidentally.
The FDNY responded, but determined it to be a false alarm.
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Many of the commuters in the station apparently didn't even heed the warning, though.
Nobody cares about a fire alarm at #grandCentral... pic.twitter.com/GqTUINzwut
— Deanna C (@runbeyonddreams) August 24, 2016
A fire alarm has been activated in #GrandCentral & announcements are telling us all to exit bc the place is closed. Ppl still buying coffee
— Deanna C (@runbeyonddreams) August 24, 2016
Sirens in Grand Central followed by announcement that GC is closed. Find nearest exit. Hope no one is hurt.
— Mallika Dutt (@mallikadutt) August 24, 2016
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