They're back! We just received this tip from a reader about a manhole explosion on Union Street near Smith Street in Brooklyn. Apparently the manhole exploded under a minivan! Abe Lincoln Jr. said, "The minivan belonged to the owner of the korean deli on the corner of smith and union. Pretty lucky as theres a street fair on Court Street Today. He was able to drive the van away but the back fender was pretty mangled. Stinks like burning car here." more ›

The rain—and winds—is here and so are manhole explosions. WABC 7 reports that "after Con Ed received reports of two manholes smoking" on the Upper West Side, the "covers went flying and flames shot" up around 4:30 a.m. more ›

Two Con Ed workers were injured when a manhole exploded at Broadway and Hart Streets in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. According to MyFoxNY, "one worker was struck in the head by the manhole cover after the explosion." He is in critical condition; both workers are at Kings County Hospital. WABC 7 says they "were working on a nearby service box when the explosion sent the manhole flying into the air." more ›

Yesterday, a routine Con Ed visit to a manhole at Euclid and Sutter Avenues in Brooklyn turned deadly when an explosion occurred with one worker trapped inside. George Dillman, 26, was killed as he was splicing cables. more ›

Around 12:30 p.m., a manhole in East New York exploded with a Con Ed worker inside. The incident occurred at Euclid and Sutter Avenues, and there was heavy smoke at the scene. more ›

The FDNY found high carbon monoxide levels near the building, and residents may be out of their homes for many hours. It's unclear what caused the explosion, but they are not uncommon. Of course, this incident took place just blocks from where a steam pipe exploded last year, killing one woman, critically injuring two people, and injuring many more. more ›