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.
INITIAL REPORT:
News Center 7 is working to learn more about reports of witnesses hearing an explosion.
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.
No injuries have been reported.
We’ll continue to update this story as we learn more.