Event Summary

Narrative

Steam pipe explosion results in evacuation of Gramercy Park area in Manhattan after discovery of "extremely high" levels of asbestos

Description

Hazard Event Type

Other

Critical Issues

Start Time

8/24/1989 12:00 AM

End Time

8/25/1989 12:00 AM

Media Links

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Activations

NYCEM Plans Activated

0

Emergency Operation Center

No

Safety

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Injuries

0

Fatalities

0