BALTIMORE — Multiple manhole cover explosions were reported Thursday night in Downtown Baltimore, and hundreds were left without power through Friday morning as crews investigate.
Fire officials say the preliminary cause of the explosions is believed to be electrical. Crews responded to the 300 block of North Charles Street to find smoke coming from multiple manhole covers and fire emitting from one manhole cover, the Baltimore Office of Emergency Management said.
SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACT: There will be traffic modifications Friday morning due to crews operating in the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of North Charles Street between Baltimore and West Mulberry Street.
The fire impacted underground electrical conduits along the street, officials said.
BGE said in a statement that the electric system was de-energized so crews could put out the fire, which cut the power to 1600 customers. The company assisted with the response and said its crews would be investigating.