Update: The police officers injusred Friday have recovered, according to the Village. The Officer that was taken to the hospital is scheduled to return to work this week.
Con Edison continues to investigate and make repairs at the section of underground infrastructure located underneath Chatsworth Avenue between the Chatsworth Avenue Bridge and Palmer Avenue. At this time, it is believed that the underground infrastructure fire on Friday evening was sparked from a fault in the underground electrical primary. The cause of the fault is uncertain.
While Con Edison continues to make repairs, all properties in the vicinity will be serviced by generator power. One lane of Chatsworth Avenue will be closed to allow for road openings. Con Edison estimates completion of repairs by the end of this week.
It was a report of smoke coming from a manhole at Chatsworth Ave. and North Ave that summoned the Larchmont Fire Dept. Friday March 27th at about 8:00pm.
Shortly after their arrival, two additional manholes caught fire in the immediate area. The surrounding buildings were checked for levels of carbon monoxide and other hazardous conditions, as well as confirming the occupants of all nearby buildings and pedestrians were out of harms way.
Then, a single manhole cover exploded. As a result of the explosion, two Larchmont Police Officers sustained injuries and one was taken to a local area hospital.
The cause of the fire is currently being listed as an underground electrical issue, and ConEdison Electric crews are on scene. There were no civilian injuries. due to emergency repairs and residents are asked to avoid the area.
Larchmont Fire was assisted on scene by Larchmont Police, Town and Village of Mamaroneck Police, Town of Mamaroneck Fire, Larchmont/Mamaroneck VAC, and ConEdison Electric.
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