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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Giant fireball in NY neighborhood erupts from sewer

  • A manhole exploded in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, 31 July, at 5:21 pm.
  • Eyewitness footage shared on the Citizen app showed a giant fireball rising from the ground on Central Avenue.
  • The explosion occurred at a busy intersection where cars were travelling and parked nearby.
  • Firefighters were already present at the scene and promptly tackled the blaze.
  • No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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