On July 16, a fire occurred at the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City at 4:16 a.m., sending black smoke over Queensbridge Houses. The FDNY sent 12 units and 60 personnel to the scene. The fire was under control by 6:23 a.m. with no injuries reported and no power outages linked to the event. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Ravenswood has provided over 20% of New York City’s generation capacity for over 60 years and is undergoing modernization for a renewable energy transition.
Firefighters responded to the Ravenswood Generating Station fire at 4:16 a.m. on July 16, dispatching 12 units and 60 personnel to control the blaze.
The fire, which was confined to Con Edison’s equipment, was brought under control by 6:23 a.m., with no reported injuries or power outages.
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