Video footage of flames and smoke seen on the elevated subway platform of the Kingsbridge Road subway station raised alarm bells on Tuesday, April 18. A spokesperson for the MTA later explained to Norwood News that a smoke condition was reported at around 8.05 a.m. and that the 4 train service was suspended until 8:57 a.m. between Woodlawn and Burnside Avenue while FDNY investigated the incident.

 

Firefighters were also captured at the scene on a video posted to the Citizens’ App by local residents. Asked how the fire impacted upon subway transit operations, MTA officials explained that there was one standing southbound 4 train at Mosholu Parkway that remained at the station while the investigation was underway, and that customers were able to exit or stay on the train during this time. According to the MTA, service was restored in both directions at 8:57 a.m. with residual delays.

 

When contacted, an FDNY spokesperson told Norwood News a call was received at 8.13 a.m. about a track fire on the IRT 4 (subway line 4), that it was extinguished and that there were no injuries. We asked if the cause of the fire was known. We did not receive an immediate response.