Officials respond to reported "explosion" on Genesee St. in Utica
By: Chelsea Rarrick
Updated: October 26, 2012
Those traveling along Genesee street this afternoon you may have heard a loud bang.
Utica fire officials say there was an explosion in a manhole at the corner of Genesee and Elizabeth Streets just before noon.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in the manhole, but say it didn't spread past the vault.
Despite backing up traffic, officials say the explosion didn't cause any injuries.
A representative with National Grid says they will probably be on scene through the night and tomorrow morning.
All power has been restored.
Utica fire officials say there was an explosion in a manhole at the corner of Genesee and Elizabeth Streets just before noon.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in the manhole, but say it didn't spread past the vault.
Despite backing up traffic, officials say the explosion didn't cause any injuries.
A representative with National Grid says they will probably be on scene through the night and tomorrow morning.
All power has been restored.
