Manhole Fire Causes Power Outage

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

Smoke From Transformer Power Outage @CitizenApp

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.

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