Traffic & Transit

Wellesley Manhole Fire Closes Washington And State Streets

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

(Wellesley Police Department)

WELLESLEY, MA — A manhole fire closed Washington and State Streets on Thursday night in Wellesley.

Police warned residents to expect power outages and steer clear of the area as fire crews worked to put the blaze out. No word on the cause.

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