BOSTON (WHDH) - A manhole fire in Boston prompted street closures during the morning commute on Monday.

Emergency crews responded to a manhole fire in the area of Tremont and School streets around 8 a.m.

Officials shut down Tremont Street between Sudbury and Park streets for about two hours. State Street has since been reopened to traffic.

Eversource says an underground cable failed, causing a fan to catch fire.

Crews could be seen handling burned debris as they worked to ventilate the area.

The fire remains under investigation.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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