Officials with New York Port Authority reported that 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of a fire that broke out under an eastbound PATH train on Monday morning, August 4. The incident sent nine people to the hospital and temporarily suspended service for the rest morning.
The fire spewed smoke through the train and Newport Station around 6:20 a.m. and passengers were evacuated from the platform. Service suspensions occurred between Hoboken and the World Trade Center and 33rd Street, and between Journal Square and 33rd Street stations.
Commuters trying to get into New York City were turned away from the Newport station all morning long. Video posted to social media showed flames shooting up from under the train and heavy smoke inside.