Two Children Burned, Adult Injured in Manhole Explosion
30 Warren St, Tribeca, Manhattan
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Summary
- A manhole explosion at Church and Warren Streets in New York City resulted in burns to two children and minor injuries to an adult.
- Firefighters responded to multiple blown manholes and monitored elevated gas levels, while traffic was rerouted. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Timeline
The cause of the explosion has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
According to local news reports, two children suffered burns to their faces and shoulders and an adult also sustained minor injuries.
Citizen user video shows several firefighters on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.
Traffic is now blocked off at multiple points, including eastbound Warren and West 4th Way.
Gas levels at Church have increased to 100 parts per million. Traffic is being detoured at Murray.
Gas levels at Church are reported at 75 parts per million, according to firefighters.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Warren St.
Citizen user video shows firefighters and EMS on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Church St & Warren St.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
According to local news reports, two children suffered burns to their faces and shoulders and an adult also sustained minor injuries.
Citizen user video shows several firefighters on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.
Traffic is now blocked off at multiple points, including eastbound Warren and West 4th Way.
Gas levels at Church have increased to 100 parts per million. Traffic is being detoured at Murray.
Gas levels at Church are reported at 75 parts per million, according to firefighters.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Warren St.
Citizen user video shows firefighters and EMS on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Church St & Warren St.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
According to local news reports, two children suffered burns to their faces and shoulders and an adult also sustained minor injuries.
Citizen user video shows several firefighters on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.
Traffic is now blocked off at multiple points, including eastbound Warren and West 4th Way.
Gas levels at Church have increased to 100 parts per million. Traffic is being detoured at Murray.
Gas levels at Church are reported at 75 parts per million, according to firefighters.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Warren St.
Citizen user video shows firefighters and EMS on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Church St & Warren St.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
According to local news reports, two children suffered burns to their faces and shoulders and an adult also sustained minor injuries.
Citizen user video shows several firefighters on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.
Traffic is now blocked off at multiple points, including eastbound Warren and West 4th Way.
Gas levels at Church have increased to 100 parts per million. Traffic is being detoured at Murray.
Gas levels at Church are reported at 75 parts per million, according to firefighters.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Warren St.
Citizen user video shows firefighters and EMS on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Church St & Warren St.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
According to local news reports, two children suffered burns to their faces and shoulders and an adult also sustained minor injuries.
Citizen user video shows several firefighters on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.
Traffic is now blocked off at multiple points, including eastbound Warren and West 4th Way.
Gas levels at Church have increased to 100 parts per million. Traffic is being detoured at Murray.
Gas levels at Church are reported at 75 parts per million, according to firefighters.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Warren St.
Citizen user video shows firefighters and EMS on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Church St & Warren St.
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For anyone saying this is suspicious, this is a long-standing problem attributable to poorly maintained Coned cables combined with salt/saltwater corroding those cables, particularly in the aftermath of these large storms where the streets are being heavily salted. It isn't a sinister plot so much as a confluence of convenience and neglect. People are way too quick to resort to conspiracy theories, versus doing some basic research.
It's easier for the ignorant to resort to rumors and conspiracy theories. Rather than going out of their way to get the true data.
Manhole explosions in NYC are primarily caused by winter road salt, melting snow, and rain corroding aging underground electrical cables, leading to short circuits, smoldering insulation, and pressure buildup.
how bad were the burns im wondering. praying for those kids
I hope they're ok!
For anyone saying this is suspicious, this is a long-standing problem attributable to poorly maintained Coned cables combined with salt/saltwater corroding those cables, particularly in the aftermath of these large storms where the streets are being heavily salted. It isn't a sinister plot so much as a confluence of convenience and neglect. People are way too quick to resort to conspiracy theories, versus doing some basic research.
It's easier for the ignorant to resort to rumors and conspiracy theories. Rather than going out of their way to get the true data.
Manhole explosions in NYC are primarily caused by winter road salt, melting snow, and rain corroding aging underground electrical cables, leading to short circuits, smoldering insulation, and pressure buildup.
how bad were the burns im wondering. praying for those kids
I hope they're ok!
For anyone saying this is suspicious, this is a long-standing problem attributable to poorly maintained Coned cables combined with salt/saltwater corroding those cables, particularly in the aftermath of these large storms where the streets are being heavily salted. It isn't a sinister plot so much as a confluence of convenience and neglect. People are way too quick to resort to conspiracy theories, versus doing some basic research.
It's easier for the ignorant to resort to rumors and conspiracy theories. Rather than going out of their way to get the true data.
Manhole explosions in NYC are primarily caused by winter road salt, melting snow, and rain corroding aging underground electrical cables, leading to short circuits, smoldering insulation, and pressure buildup.
how bad were the burns im wondering. praying for those kids
I hope they're ok!
For anyone saying this is suspicious, this is a long-standing problem attributable to poorly maintained Coned cables combined with salt/saltwater corroding those cables, particularly in the aftermath of these large storms where the streets are being heavily salted. It isn't a sinister plot so much as a confluence of convenience and neglect. People are way too quick to resort to conspiracy theories, versus doing some basic research.
It's easier for the ignorant to resort to rumors and conspiracy theories. Rather than going out of their way to get the true data.
Manhole explosions in NYC are primarily caused by winter road salt, melting snow, and rain corroding aging underground electrical cables, leading to short circuits, smoldering insulation, and pressure buildup.
how bad were the burns im wondering. praying for those kids
I hope they're ok!
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For anyone saying this is suspicious, this is a long-standing problem attributable to poorly maintained Coned cables combined with salt/saltwater corroding those cables, particularly in the aftermath of these large storms where the streets are being heavily salted. It isn't a sinister plot so much as a confluence of convenience and neglect. People are way too quick to resort to conspiracy theories, versus doing some basic research.
It's easier for the ignorant to resort to rumors and conspiracy theories. Rather than going out of their way to get the true data.
Manhole explosions in NYC are primarily caused by winter road salt, melting snow, and rain corroding aging underground electrical cables, leading to short circuits, smoldering insulation, and pressure buildup.
how bad were the burns im wondering. praying for those kids
I hope they're ok!