A steam leak is causing asbestos concerns on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
NEW YORK -- The leak was first reported around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, and the cleanup efforts are still underway. Video shows NYC steam leakCitizen video shows a plume of water vapor rising above the intersection of East 69th Street and Park Avenue. Con Edison said there was a steam-main leak and tests on debris confirmed the presence of asbestos.
What Upper East Side residents should knowTen buildings are without steam service, which Is often used to heat and cool buildings in Manhattan.Residents in the area are being told to keep their windows closed, and people are being advised to avoid the area.In addition to Con Ed, the Department of Environmental Protection and Office of Emergency Management are also working to clean up the debris. Crews in hazmat suits were seen scrubbing the roadway and some cars.
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