India, July 25 -- On Friday afternoon, New York City's official emergency notification system issued an alert regarding New York City Fire Department activity near Penn Station in Manhattan. The alert warned people to expect emergency personnel in the area, along with possible mass transit disruptions and cancellations.

"Expect mass transit disruptions, cancellations & emergency personnel near Penn Station in Manhattan. Use alternate routes," NYCEM Notify NYC said in a post on X.

The alert sparked confusion and concern over the nature of the emergency. However, authorities have so far not provided further details about the incident.

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