Penn Station fire
Definition
A fire incident occurring at Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station), the major transportation hub in New York City, often leading to evacuations, train delays, and chaos for commuters on services like LIRR and Amtrak.
Any of several notable blazes at Penn Station, such as track fires requiring large FDNY responses or other disruptions turning rush hour into a fiery fiasco.
Examples
The Penn Station fire transformed a routine commute into an impromptu underground barbecue.
Dodging delays from the latest Penn Station fire feels like leveling up in the game of New York survival.
When the Penn Station fire hit, even the pigeons seemed to roll their eyes at the drama.
Blame the Penn Station fire for why my meeting started with fire truck sirens instead of small talk.