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Man tries to start fire in subway stairway, New York NY

audio iconFire & Arson
Near St, New York, NY 10019

A man wearing white pants but no shirt or shoes tried to start a fire on the southbound stairway at the 50th Street subway station.

Audio|Source: New York City Police Department - Transit Bureau - Division 1 - Manhattan South
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Transcript:
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I have available district 1 years to 50th Street on the Charlie Eddy booth number 5-7 for a 54[1] EDP.
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It's going to be a male wearing white pants, no shirt, no shoes, attempting to start a fire on the southbound street stairway.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
54: Medical emergency involving injury, illness, or unconscious person requiring assistance.

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Near St, New York, NY 10019

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