DAYTON — UPDATE @ 4:15 PM:
A manhole cover was dislodged after a “minor cable failure” occurred on East Fifth Street, according to a spokesperson from DP&L.
The spokesperson clarified there was no fire and that the pressure caused by the cable failure dislodged the cover.
News Center 7 is working to learn more about reports of witnesses hearing an explosion.
INITIAL REPORT:
An underground fire caused manhole covers to blow off the street on East Fifth Street in Dayton Monday afternoon, according to initial reports.
Crews reported a utility issue and underground fire on East Fifth Street near the Dayton Convention Center and Oregon District around 2 p.m.
According to our crew on the scene, smoke continues to pour out of manholes in the area and there is strong electrical smell. Police, fire, and DP&L crews are blocking parts of East Fifth Street near the incident.
DP&L official just moved us back farther, saying they don’t know exactly what they’re dealing with right now. I can confirm the smoke/electrical smell is very potent @whiotv pic.twitter.com/IboyHojA15
— Sean Cudahy (@SCudahyWHIO) November 23, 2020
No injuries have been reported.
We’ll continue to update this story as we learn more.
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