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Crews respond to manhole explosion near Main and Portland

Heard on: Middlesex MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Engine two, ladder three, rescue one.
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NE49, 600 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible manhole explosion near Tech Square at the intersection of Main and Portland Streets in Cambridge. Smoke or steam was observed in the area, possibly across from a convenience store. Fire personnel from multiple units were dispatched and operated under Division One command.

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