BROOKLYN, NY —A manhole fire in Flatbush over the weekend lead to the evacuation of multiple buildings in the area.
The fire broke out in front of 2020 Cortelyou Road around 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Firefighters at the scene detected elevated carbon monoxide levels and ordered the evacuation of 2020 Cortelyou Road. Which houses the Futa Islamic Center and
Ditmas Park Medical Care.
On Sunday, Con Edison says the fire was due to a weather-related issue with an underground cable.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
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