Moment manhole shoots fire onto street as terrified pedestrians run

In Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, two manholes erupted in flames, prompting a swift response from about 60 firefighters who extinguished the blazes without injuries or property damage. The incidents, linked to Con Edison and caused by overheating underground cables, followed previous manhole fires in the area, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in New York City’s extensive network of manholes.

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