Video shows flames erupting from manhole as cars explode and hundreds evacuated

"More than 200 people were evacuated after two manhole fires erupted during a gas leak in Brooklyn on Wednesday, leaving residents terrified as cars exploded around them Dramatic videos have captured the moment flames spewed from manholes in New York City, causing cars to "explode" and prompting evacuations of hundreds of nearby residents. Two people were taken to hospital after two manhole fires erupted in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning."

"Videos circulating online show firefighters desperately attempting to battle the flames as they shoot up from the ground and incinerate nearby cars. FDNY quickly elevated the incident to a two alarm fire and more than 140 first responders rushed to the scene. Hegseth humiliated on Fox News after moaning too many officers come from Harvard Philippines volcano 'explodes' in eruption as huge ash plume towers over nearby city Panicked residents recalled watching cars blow up in front of them. "They woke us up like they were going to break the door down," Willie Hall told CBS New s."

"Content cannot be displayed without consent "We went from a gas leak to watching a car blow up," Michael Adley said. "The car was on top of the manhole, and it blow up and I almost dropped to the floor," Hattie Dewgard said. "It was horrifying, all that flame and that fire. You're just thinking, are we safe?" she added. More than 200 residents from around 49 apartments were evacuated, according to FDNY Battalion Chief Barry Legurnic."

Two manhole fires erupted during a gas leak in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in the early morning after an FDNY call at about 3:20am. Flames spewed from manholes and ignited nearby vehicles, with dramatic videos showing firefighters battling flames shooting from the ground. FDNY elevated the incident to a two-alarm fire and more than 140 first responders responded. Two people were taken to hospital and more than 200 residents from about 49 apartments were evacuated. Panicked residents reported cars exploding and described fear and confusion during the evacuations. Battalion Chief Barry Legurnic noted the dangerous intersection of gas lines and electric utilities at the site.

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