Crime & Safety
VIDEO: Manhole Fires, Explosions Reported in Brockton
Firefighters in Brockton are responding to several reports of explosions and fire in manholes.
Brockton, MA — Firefighters in Brockton responded to several reports of explosions and fire in manholes.
#BREAKING: Manholes on fire, explosions reported in Brockton, Mass. https://t.co/RMMGJhUSZx pic.twitter.com/LU09krEQ3f
— necn (@NECN) July 1, 2016
The Brockton Fire Department responded to a 2-Alarm fire at 144 Main St., according to the Brockton Emergency Management Agency. A fire was reported in three manholes. 132 to 162 Main St. was evacuated and the road is closed.
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Multiple explosions #wcvb pic.twitter.com/qOtkVP6kVf
— John Atwater (@AtwaterWCVB) July 1, 2016
Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter told WFXT that at least three manholes exploded. A car at one location caught on fire.
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National Grid told WHDH that a secondary power line located underground caught on fire and the situation appears to be under control.
Image Credit: Brockton Fire
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