Manhole Fire in The Slope
A reader just sent in this photo of a fire in a manhole at 5th Avenue and Carroll Street in Park Slope. Has anyone passed by?
A reader just sent in this photo of a fire in a manhole at 5th Avenue and Carroll Street in Park Slope. Has anyone passed by?
Life goes on. Until a while ago, when the cops arrived and put up the caution tape, babies in strollers, kids, cyclists and walkers all strolled by the scene, 10′ away, many getting off their cells only to snap a picture, talking the while. Now we have to be 40′ away. My room-mate has left, worried about potential gas explosions; she muttered darkly “Well, it was good being with you in case you’re not here when I get back.” I’m OK with it.
Apparently it’s in the electrical feeds under the street. I think Con-Ed was working there recently. But, as I’m sending you this, obviously electricity is still on.
About 40 firemen around. One with a hose, pouring water which, hopefully, is draining into the manhole (which is probably too hot to touch or remove.)
It seems to be out now.
Just passed by about 10 minutes ago on the bus. The street is still blocked off and the B63 is being diverted down to 4th Ave until 1st Street. Several fire trucks still on the scene, but I didn’t see any smoke remaining.