Brockton, MA Box 1222 Crescent St Manhole Explosions

Brockton FAO received calls reporting several Edison manhole explosions in the Downtown area. Squad A, Engine 12 (acting Ladder 1) Engine 4 and Ladder 4 under Command of Capt. Marchetti responded. As crews arrived there were explosions on Maple Ave and Crescent St. A working fire was requested with Engine 2 as RIT, Engine 5 responding as well as Safety and Communitions Officers. Several buildings were check and searches were negative for fire and CO levels. National Grid arrived and assessed the area and fire crews started to take up as the situation was stablized.