Boston Firefighters Hurt In Manhole Blasts

    Aug. 11, 2005
    A power surge likely caused the blasts.
    AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki
    Firefighters work the scene of one of many manhole fires along Hanover Street in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005. Power was shut off to much of the area as a result of the fires, and some residents have been evacuated.
    Firefighters work the scene of one of many manhole fires along Hanover Street in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005. Power was shut off to much of the area as a result of the fires, and some residents have been evacuated.
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