Three Manhole Fires Reported In Boston
Restaurants Evacuated
POSTED: 6:05 pm EDT September 26,
2007
UPDATED: 6:41 pm EDT September 26,
2007
BOSTON -- Firefighters responded Wednesday to three manhole fires in Boston's North End.The fires were reported near 230 Hanover St. at about 5:45 p.m. Smoke could be seen billowing from a number of manholes. Several restaurants were evacuated, but there were no reports of any injuries.Officials said the fires could be related to Wednesday's unseasonably warm temperatures.Evening commuters were urged to avoid the area.NewsCenter 5 and TheBostonChannel.com will have more information when it becomes available.
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