Explosion disrupts Amtrak service in the Bronx, New York

An explosion occurred on November 12, 2024, along an Amtrak train route in the Bronx, New York. The incident began with a fire at a warehouse on Bronxdale Avenue, followed by another fire and explosion at a nearby substation. The New York City Fire Department received reports of the warehouse fire around 2:15 p.m. The warehouse stored auto parts and vehicles. The causes of both fires are under investigation. Amtrak suspended train services between New York and New Haven for the remainder of the day due to the incident.