Following reports of explosions on early Tuesday morning, the Fire Department of New York City was sent to Roosevelt Island. At approximately 6 a.m. local time, reports of explosions and building vibrations were received at the location of emergency response on Main Street, that is situated just south of Roosevelt Island Bridge and Tram.
At around 7:10 a.m., the fire department successfully gained control over the situation. According to the media, individuals from Manhattan and Queens have reported hearing noises resembling small explosions.
One Roosevelt Island resident used social media to recount their experiences of hearing loud booms and feeling shaking. They mentioned three incidents, with the final one appearing more distant than the others.
On the same social media platform, another person shared that they reside in Manhattan and noticed their building trembling at 66th Street and 1st Avenue.
According to a report, an inhabitant of the Upper East Side in Manhattan felt some trembling which they described as resembling “a wave-like explosion that started from the east and continued towards west.” Additionally, they had observed helicopters buzzing overhead for nearly 20 minutes.
Media has reported power outages for buildings along River Road, close to the Roosevelt Island Bridge and Tram.
Con Edison, the power company, has taken charge of the scene from the fire department. At present, there are no records of any injuries.
On Tuesday, authorities advised New York City residents to prepare for potential disruptions and road closures near Roosevelt Island.
“Anticipate road closures, disturbance in mass transit, and the presence of emergency personnel around Roosevelt Island as advised by the city’s social media notification system. Consider taking alternative routes.”
Last month, there was a power outage in New York City due to an electric equipment malfunction at a Con Edison substation. The utility company reported that on December 14, shortly before midnight, there was a problem with the high-tension transmission line at their Brooklyn substation. This latest event is related to that incident.
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The media was informed by Con Edison’s president, Matt Ketschke, that a substation experienced a short circuit in one of its high-voltage electrical equipment. As a result, there was slight flickering of lights throughout the city due to a brief voltage drop before returning back to normal levels relatively quickly.
