Event Summary

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

Hazard Event Type

Other

Critical Issues

Start Time

8/24/1989 12:00 AM

End Time

8/25/1989 12:00 AM

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NYCEM Plans Activated

0

Emergency Operation Center

No

Injuries

0

Fatalities

0