Saturday, April 9, 2016

[Updated] Manhole problems on 9th and C

We've heard several varying reports this morning about FDNY and Con Ed activity on the northeast corner of Avenue C and Ninth... One reader reported hearing "an explosion" around 9 a.m.

The FDNY was quickly on the scene...


Unofficial word here is a fire in the electrical cables underground ...


[Photo by Dave on 7th]

Updated 10:28 a.m.

Bystanders say the fire is not coming from a manhole... but rather a Con Ed sidewalk grating/access hatch... Con Ed and the FDNY are still on the scene.
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 9, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    that thing was exploding for ! Hour!

    I live across the street it sounded like

    the 4th of july grand finale just as loud

    very scary

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  2. AnonymousApril 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    A more pressing problems on 9th and C are the A-holes esp. on weekends.

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  3. AnonymousApril 9, 2016 at 7:25 PM

    I walked by at about 8am and it was only lightly smoldering.

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