01/25/2005
Fire in the Hole
At about 4 pm today smoke was pouring out of a hole at the corner of 7th Ave. and 21st. Towleroad happened to be on the scene. Because of the fire on the C train caused by a vagrant last night that has put that subway out of commission for years, yes years, I was more than concerned that the 1 and 9 were on fire this afternoon.
This fireman told me that it was a manhole fire. I'm not sure how often that happens in New York, but I'm sure it happens in Chelsea more often than other neighborhoods.
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What about the FIREMAN's manhole, Andy! Details! Details!
Posted by: Joe | Jan 25, 2005 4:44:56 PM
really - who gives a fuck about the c train!
Posted by: cafegogo | Jan 25, 2005 4:55:50 PM
That fireman IS kinda cute...
Posted by: Jeff | Jan 25, 2005 5:13:18 PM
Puns! I love puns!
Posted by: Toby | Jan 25, 2005 5:23:29 PM
me loves the pita city; hope it pulled thru ok.
Posted by: B-MAC | Jan 25, 2005 5:41:39 PM
I like the fireman......
Looks like the fire was more than just a manhole fire.
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/25/nyregion/25cnd-comm.html?hp
Posted by: stlouisguy | Jan 25, 2005 5:41:41 PM
Ha! Andy, you so funny! :)
Posted by: stan | Jan 25, 2005 6:16:54 PM
Somehow, even before I clicked on the 'comments' tab, I knew it was going to be all about the fireman. (Damn you guys for beating me to it!)
Posted by: kimmer | Jan 25, 2005 7:29:38 PM
"Years, yes years"
Ah...quit your bitching. At least NYC still has a has developed public transportation system...and taxis. LA spent longer than that to get one Metro that goes downtown. Who goes to downtown LA? Get me on a train that goes to the beach...and I'm bringing that fireman along for the ride!
Posted by: Robb | Jan 25, 2005 7:31:38 PM
I hope you had a private talk with that fire boy. Maybe you 2 can rub two sticks together and see if it is true that a fire will result. Usually the fluid puts out the fire eventually! That has always been my experience--at least temporarily out.
Posted by: dan | Jan 25, 2005 8:00:42 PM
LOVE the fireboy!!!
Posted by: bmw | Jan 25, 2005 8:52:15 PM
while the fireman jokes are wildly entertaining, it's really just cool to see familiar scenes on the site (be them of subway fires or pita city). welcome to nyc.
Posted by: AJAX | Jan 25, 2005 9:22:36 PM
I hope all firemen in NYC look like that;)
Posted by: Alex | Jan 25, 2005 9:51:47 PM
buh-dum *CHING*!
Posted by: M@ | Jan 25, 2005 10:17:34 PM
Damn - how come firefighters are always so cute! Yah-Um-EE! Oh, what? There was a fire? Sorry I was distracted.
Posted by: Slate | Jan 25, 2005 10:51:38 PM
Definitely the right place, right moment.
Posted by: jase | Jan 25, 2005 11:26:41 PM
He was right, its not very serious. one time my manhole was on fire. One Z-Pak later and its good as new.
Posted by: Dan | Jan 26, 2005 2:01:55 AM
Now he was me thinking all I had to worry about on my visit to New York next week was snow - now I have to worry about exploding man holes! LOL
Posted by: Trunkguy | Jan 26, 2005 3:36:08 AM
Ahh yes, manhole fires, defunct subways, relentless wet snow, cab fare hikes, steam pipe explosions, chicks wearing uggs in the muck, water main breaks, club raids, friends who live in Brooklyn and invite you to come out to some burg bar and of course, those fabulous NYC rents.... I do miss New York. Today was so chilly in LA, the fog came in this morning and I had to remember my hoody. Oh and there was a woman who cut me off on La Brea so I made it to work 8 seconds later than i would have if she had just stayed in her lane.
Posted by: Brian | Jan 26, 2005 4:18:14 AM
But yes - That fireman is very cute.
Posted by: Brian | Jan 26, 2005 4:19:07 AM
Off topic sorry,heres an update - http://www.jonjonsson.com/blog/
Posted by: Mike | Jan 26, 2005 6:16:44 AM
Oh Andy.... you PUNish us with your wit.
Posted by: David | Jan 26, 2005 8:54:23 AM
jeff said "kinda" cute. kinda? how about very.
Posted by: mark | Jan 26, 2005 11:04:59 AM
My God, the Fireman looks about 12!!! Does he have his mother's permission to go into burning manholes?
Thanks for your blog. Its always an enjoyable read.
Danny in Dairyland
Posted by: Danny in Dairyland | Jan 26, 2005 4:04:06 PM