"Manhole fire season is now in full swing as slush and salt coat New York City's streets following a significant snowstorm. The FDNY says it has responded to more than 100 incidents citywide in recent days. In Brooklyn alone, the FDNY responded to 98 manhole fire emergencies since Friday and 18 fires in that same time period in The Bronx. No injuries have been reported."
"According to Con Edison, the uptick in manhole fires is directly tied to winter road treatments. When salt mixes with melting snow, the brine can seep underground and corrode electrical equipment, including wiring. Over time, that corrosion can lead to overheating - and eventually, flare‑ups that send flames shooting from manhole covers. A dramatic example unfolded in Flatbush on Saturday, where video captured flames erupting from a manhole in the middle of the street."
Manhole fires have surged after a significant snowstorm coated New York City streets with slush and salt. The FDNY responded to more than 100 incidents citywide in recent days, including 98 emergencies in Brooklyn and 18 in The Bronx. No injuries have been reported. Con Edison links the uptick to winter road treatments: salt mixing with melting snow creates brine that seeps underground and corrodes electrical equipment and wiring. Over time, that corrosion can cause overheating and flare‑ups that send flames from manhole covers. A Flatbush video showed flames erupting from a street manhole. Officials urge immediate reporting of smoking or steaming manholes to the utility company.
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