BOSTON (WHDH) - An underground electrical fire caused flames to shoot out of a manhole in Boston’s North End on Thursday, according to Boston fire officials.
Emergency crews responding to a reported fire in a manhole on N Margin Street between Thatcher Street and Cooper Street around 2 p.m. found large plumes of smoke billowing out of the manhole.
David moss, who was working from home, started to smell gas and smoke then he looked outside in time to see the unnerving sight unfold.
“It was a little bit terrifying. There were firemen here at the time, so it looked like it was under control. But soon after that, I heard this loud, thunderous boom,” he said.
The flames were quickly extinguished and Eversource was called in to assess the incident as Boston police and firefighters blocked off the scene.
Luckily, crews were able to prevent an explosion from happening, according to Boston fire officials.
“Lived here 13 years. Never seen anything like it,” said Joey Huber. “It’s close quarters here, so you never know what’s going to happen.”
There were no reported injuries.
Eversource remained at the scene Thursday evening to ensure all of the manholes in the area are secure.
“You start thinking about what might be going on underground and if the house you’re in could be at risk,” said Moss.
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