Posted on 11/18/2005 1:50:59 PM PST by thoughtomator
Thousands Powerless After Manholes Explosions Traffic Detoured, Businesses Evacuated
(New York - WABC, November 18, 2005) - Underground electrical fires in Morristown, N.J. Friday morning exploded manholes across the downtown area, knocking out power to thousands and prompting evacuations and traffic detours. The fires erupted in underground conduits in the Morristown Green area along Park Place, Speedwell Avenue and other streets downtown, officials said.
The explosions clogged local streets and had police scrambling to set up detours.
At least 2,000 customers in Morristown were without power, particularly around the Morristown Green and along South Street, according to police. Police were directing traffic at James Street and Madison Avenue.
All traffic is being detoured away from the Morristown Green, the main business district downtown. Businesses located near manholes also have been advised to evacuate customers and employees until the danger has passed.
Commuters exiting Route 287 at Madison Avenue are being directed away from downtown at South Street.
Yor did it...
Yes, watching the place slowly crumble is hard to take.
No I didn't.
Not my fault.
I merely looked at it.
;-)
Absolutely!
Still, explosing manholes and electrical fires.
They have to shell out for repair and replacement.
How does one "explose" manholes, lol?????
And how does one repair or replace an "explosed" manhole??? : )
Well, they had an electrical fire going on, and there was an explosion due to it.
So they have to replace some wires, check the tunnels and pass throughs, and replace damaged equipment and sections.
Did you monkey around with the wiring?
Not going to tell me, huh?
Nopers, didn't monkey with the wiring.
Just had to sit back and watch.
kinda like watching Sussex have half a bridge drop into a creek back in the 80's.
Everyne knew it was going to go, everyone except the county that is.
(Vernon township had better road care back then.)
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