Manhole Fires Surge in NYC | Newark News

New York City is facing a shocking surge in manhole fires—over 4,000 incidents this year alone, the highest since 2015—blamed on winter road salt corroding underground wires. Explosions have caused panic in Times Square, injured people in Brooklyn, and even burned children. While Con Edison says safety is top priority and most cases involve smoke, critics argue aging infrastructure and inadequate protections are leaving residents vulnerable as officials scramble for solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc6e1e938933cadf