LIRR Service Restored After Massive Fire At Westbury Garbage Facility
WESTBURY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Long Island Rail Road trains are running again after a massive fire suspended service on two lines during the morning rush.
Investigators say flames broke out at a garbage facility near the tracks Wednesday night.
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Service was suspended between Hicksville and Mineola on the Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma branches as crews worked to bring the fire under control.
Update: Service has been restored on the Huntington/Port Jefferson & Ronkonkoma branches following a suspension caused by a massive overnight fire adjacent to our tracks in Westbury. Customers can expect 10-15 min eastbound delays as we operate on 1 of 2 tracks through the area.
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No one was hurt.
The cause is under investigation.