A record-breaking number of manhole fires is sweeping across New York City, with data indicating that the city is on track to experience the highest incidence of smoking manholes in over a decade. According to recent statistics, the city has seen a significant spike in manhole fires, with the causes ranging from aging infrastructure to electrical issues and maintenance malfunctions. As a result, residents and commuters are being left to navigate treacherous streets, where smoking manholes pose a serious fire hazard and create hazardous conditions for emergency responders. With the city's infrastructure facing increasing strain, officials are under pressure to address the root causes of this surge in manhole fires and ensure public safety.
NYC on pace for the most manhole fires, smoking manholes in 11 years, data shows CBS News
