Over 300 Con Ed customers lost power on Monday night due to a manhole fire which started at 303 East 77th Street, ABC7NY reports.
Video shared on Citizen App show FDNY and Con Edison trucks lining the street as officers and utility workers attended to the scene.
Nine Buildings Without Power After Maintenance Hole Fire @CitizenApp
303 E 77th St Yesterday 8:52:52 PM EDT
Nine Buildings Without Power After Maintenance Hole Fire @CitizenApp
303 E 77th St Yesterday 8:52:52 PM EDT
Nine Buildings Without Power After Maintenance Hole Fire @CitizenApp
303 E 77th St Yesterday 8:52:52 PM EDT
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1st Ave & E 77th St Yesterday 8:53:10 PM EDT
Smoke From Transformer Power Outage @CitizenApp
1st Ave & E 77th St Yesterday 8:53:10 PM EDT
The FDNY reported the fire was under control at 10:15pm. Con Edison’s Outage Map indicates power has been restored to the area.