Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations

An Amtrak work train fire erupted near New York's Penn Station Friday morning, reportedly injuring five individuals.

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said a call was received at about 1:32 a.m. Friday about a work train fire on track 11 at Penn Station on 31st Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue.

The blaze reached a second alarm at 2:43 a.m., and 46 units and 141 fire and EMS personnel responded, the FDNY confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Five civilians were hurt. Two...