Manhole Fires Erupt in Brooklyn, Outages in Area

It wasn't clear how the fires started

Three manhole fires in Borough Park, Brooklyn caused scattered power outages in the area Wednesday.

Con Ed said there were still 70 customers without power by about 4 p.m.

It was not clear how the manhole fires started.

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