Smoke on the Tracks: Fire at Scarsdale Train Station

Fire broke out beneath a train at Scarsdale Train Station early on Wednesday January 28, 2026. The MTA reports that 125 commuters were evacuated from the train.

According to Scarsdale Fire Chief Chris Mytych, “Our units were dispatched to the Scarsdale Railroad Station for a report of fire beneath a train this morning at 7:22 AM. The area of fire origin appeared adjacent to a third rail contact shoe beneath the train car. Our members confirmed a hold on all train movement and de-energization of the third rail before accompanying Metro-North Railroad personnel to the tracks. The fire was extinguished with pressurized water fire extinguishers. At least two passengers were evaluated by the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for smoke inhalation, though I can’t confirm whether any were transported to a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.”

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