Crime & Safety
Brookline Police: Electrical Fire Closes Washington Street
Brookline Police reported Monday morning they were examining gas levels on Washington Street in Brookline Village.
BROOKLINE, MA — Brookline Police were measuring natural gas levels on Washington Street Monday morning after closing a portion of the Brookline Village street due to a "utility hazard." Brookline Police reported the incident at 305 Washington St. at about 9 a.m.
Brookline Police reported later Monday morning that there was no gas leak and that what was first reported as a "smoking man hole" was actually a "smoldering electrical line."
Confirmed no gas leak on Washington St. It was reported as a smoking man hole and was actually a smoldering electrical wire. It was passed to eversource and they are taking appropriate action
— Brookline Fire Dept. (@BrooklineFD) August 26, 2019
The road was reopened about 9:30 with Eversource crews remaining in Brookline Village to work on the problem. Police advised drivers and walkers to use caution while in the area later Monday morning.
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Utility hazard at 305 Washington Street (Brookline Village) Road is closed. Crews working to fix the problem. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/VFxQaRP9DA
— Brookline PD (@BrooklineMAPD) August 26, 2019
Washington Street Brookline Village closed due to gas leak. BFD examining gas levels in the area. Seek alternate route.
— Brookline PD (@BrooklineMAPD) August 26, 2019
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