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Afternoon Excitement

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Yesterday afternoon (July 2nd), a set of manhole covers were literally blown off on 70th St. (my street). Apparently, the first one had such force that it ripped through the front end of an SUV which led to the car catching fire. I heard the first blast - it was loud, much louder than what we typically here. It was quickly followed by many sirens. When I finally went downstairs, 70th was shut down and firefighters were everywhere. In the end, several manholes exploded, but I don't think there was much other damage and no one was hurt.

Never a dull moment...

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