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Hackney explosion: 'Electrical fault' causes flames to burst through manhole covers | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Part of Hackney has been sealed off after reports of two "electrical explosions" underground. | |
Flames reportedly erupted from manhole covers outside Hackney Town Hall on Mare Street. | |
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said they were called to the scene around 9.35am to repots of a loud bang and fire coming from manhole covers. | |
London Fire Brigade said they were also called to the area at the same time. | |
A spokeswoman said an "electrical intake box caught fire". One fire engine was on the scene along with the electricity provider. | |
No injuries have been reported. | No injuries have been reported. |
Mare Street has been cordoned off and residents have been advised to avoid the area. | |
"No need to panic but please avoid area," Hackney Council said in a tweet. |
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