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Fire in Canal Street Subway Station Disrupts A and E Trains, Officials Say

By Aidan Gardiner | October 31, 2013 6:39am
 Fire on the tracks in the Canal Street subway station disrupted Thursday morning's commute, the MTA said.
Fire on the tracks in the Canal Street subway station disrupted Thursday morning's commute, the MTA said.
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MANHATTAN — A track fire in the Canal Street subway station disrupted service along the A and E lines during Thursday morning's commute, officials said.

The flames erupted about 5 a.m. inside the station near Canal Street and Sixth Avenue and were brought under control about an hour later, the FDNY said.

Southbound A and E trains were temporarily disrupted but resumed regular service about 6:20 a.m., though commuters should expect delays, the MTA's website said.

No injuries related to the fire were reported, the FDNY said.

The cause is still under investigation.