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Utility explosion with smoking manhole near Morrisville Carpenter Rd causes power outage

Heard on: Wake NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Engine 21 is on 41 .
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Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Morrisville, NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of an explosion with flames and black smoke near Morrisville Carpenter Rd in North Carolina. Firefighters found a blown manhole cover emitting smoke, identified as an electrical utility cover. Power and gas companies were requested due to a suspected electrical issue and resulting outage.

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