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WATCH – Hundreds flee Times Square after manhole fires panic busy city

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3 years ago

April 11, 2022

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Hundreds of people have been seen fleeing New York’s Times Square due to multiple manhole fires that caused a loud bang

Three manholes caught fire around 6:45 p.m. on W 43rd St between 7th and 8th avenues.

This area of the popular city is packed with tourists at most hours of the day, according to the NYFD.

There are no reports of injuries at this stage.

New York Fire Department told Fox that firefighters are in the process of searching surrounding properties for any elevated carbon monoxide levels.

Videos posted on social media showed people running around 48th street.

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Manhole fires often occur when carbon monoxide or another gas is ignited by an electrical short circuit underground, sending an explosion through the path of least resistance, which is usually a manhole, according to Fire Engineering magazine.

Developing story, more to come.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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1 day ago

October 1, 2025

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

In Short:
– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.