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New York City
fromThe Mirror US
1 day ago

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

A gas leak in Williamsburg, Brooklyn triggered two manhole fires that ignited vehicles, injured two people, and forced evacuation of over 200 residents.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Dramatic video shows Brooklyn manhole fires incinerating car after causing building evacuation

Two manhole fires in Williamsburg injured two, evacuated about 200 residents, and prompted utility crews to investigate while residents remain displaced.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Power restored to Boerum Hill, Park Slope neighborhoods following major outages

Con Edison crews have officially restored power to residents and business owners over in Boerum Hill and Park Slope.
Brooklyn
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fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Nearly 2k people still without power in Brooklyn after outage on Saturday

Nearly 2,000 Brooklyn residents are still without power as crews have been working to fix the outage since Saturday. Neighbors in Park Slope spent a second night without heat after manhole fires erupted. Con Edison worked through Sunday night, attempting to restore power. Officials said melting snow mixed with road salt made contact with underground electrical equipment, leading to the outages.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

100+ manhole fires across Brooklyn, The Bronx as salted roads cause flare-ups

Salted, slushy streets are causing underground corrosion that has triggered over 100 manhole fires across Brooklyn and The Bronx; FDNY reports responses and no injuries.
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