Traffic & Transit
Wellesley Manhole Fire Closes Washington And State Streets
Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

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.
Washington Street, Wellesley; Fire in a manhole, Washington Street Vids via @photogshawn @boston25 pic.twitter.com/G0YZ0tzCIn
— Bill Sheerin (@AssignGuy) November 15, 2019
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