Crime & Safety
Underground Fire Causes Widespread Power Outage In Norristown
Firefighters battled a fire underground in Norristown Friday morning.
NORRISTOWN, PA -- An underground fire has caused a widespread power outage Friday morning in Norristown, the Norristown Fire Department said.
The blaze was focused near the intersection of Main Street and Markley Street at about 3 a.m.
Residents on Barbadoes Street were evacuated from their homes.
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Residents and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported.
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