Penn Station Blaze Stirs Ride Chaos in New York

A minor fire at Penn Station brought a major hassle to thousands of commuters and long-distance travelers last night.
Sept. 9, 2005

September 9, 2005 -- A minor fire at Penn Station brought a major hassle to thousands of commuters and long-distance travelers last night.

The fire broke out about 7:37 p.m. in a storage room at track level and spewed smoke through much of the Amtrak-owned station.

Amtrak and NJ Transit passengers were delayed by the smoky blaze

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