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Bronx neighborhood without power after manhole goes up in smoke

Residents in Clason Point lost electricity after smoke started spewing out of a manhole early Monday morning.

News 12 Staff

May 11, 2026, 8:37 AM

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Residents in Clason Point lost electricity after smoke started spewing out of a manhole early Monday morning.

According to the FDNY, they received a call about the manhole at 1112 Metcalfe Ave. at around 4:15 a.m.

Con Edison said about 22 households are without power.

People who live in those homes told News 12 they've been without power since 4:30 a.m.

Some residents say power has returned, but others are still in the dark.

One person was hurt and refused to be checked out on the scene, the FDNY said.

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