Crime & Safety
Back Bay Manhole Fires After Underground Explosion
Firefighters were called to the Back Bay for an underground explosion.
BOSTON, MA — Firefighters put out a fire after two manholes exploded in Bay Village, breaking the windows at 34 Isabella St. Monday afternoon, and prompting an evacuation from nearby buildings, according to the fire department.
After manholes exploded, crews checked the basement of the surrounding buildings for smoke and High CO. Fire department gave them the all clear.
Fire department officials say no one was injured, but there are several in the area without power, including the firehouse, which is running on a generator.
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Report at approx 1:25 report of 2 manhole fires at Columbus Ave and Isabella St. the South End pic.twitter.com/5vdBLtke66
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 11, 2019
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