Manhole fires spark evacuations, street closures in Boston

Manhole fires on Newbury Street prompt building and street evacuations

6 manholes exploded on Tuesday evening on Newbury Street and Dartmouth Street, the Boston Fire Department says.

Manhole fires spark evacuations, street closures in Boston

Multiple manhole fires in Boston's Back Bay prompted evacuations and street closures Tuesday evening.

Downtown Boston streets evacuated due to multiple manhole explosions Tuesday night

Newbury Street and other roadways in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood were evacuated and closed down Tuesday night after multiple manholes in the area exploded and caught fire.

Boston firefighters investigating after explosions, several manhole fires off Newbury Street

Boston firefighters have shut down parts of Newbury Street after several explosions led to six manhole fires.

Boston Fire responds to ‘manhole explosions’ in Back Bay

Boston firefighters responded to multiple "manhole explosions" in Back Bay Tuesday evening, leading to at least one car reportedly erupting in flames.

Several manhole fires in Boston’s Back Bay - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Multiple manhole fires broke out in Boston’s Back Bay Tuesday afternoon, according to Boston police. Officers responded to a radio call at approximately 5:21 p.m. for a manhole fire at at the intersection of Dartmouth Street and Newbury Street. When they arrived, they confirmed that multiple manhole fires were burning in the area. The Boston Fire Department responded and police said Eversource has also been notified. Boston police said they are …