Key Facts

• The fire happened on a work train passing through Astor Place station in the East Village.
• Heavy smoke spread both at street level and inside the station.
• Seven MTA subway workers suffered smoke inhalation and were treated.
• Five firefighters were also injured while responding to the fire.
• A northbound train arrived at the station during the fire and passengers were safely evacuated.
• Emergency officials warned of delays on Brooklyn-bound 4 and 6 subway lines.
• Firefighters aimed to clear the train quickly to restore service for the morning rush hour.
• The train involved was an electrical unit, which firefighters planned to move out of the way as soon as possible.