Photo by Gary Raynaldo /  Authorities closed off 32nd Street between Fifth and Madison Apr. 24, 2019, after a series of manhole explosions. 

By Gary Raynaldo    DIPLOMATIC  TIMES

At least six persons were injured by exploding manholes in mid-town Manhattan Wednesday. Up to five active manhole fires were reported along East 32nd Street between Fifth and Madison fire officials said. All injuries were considered non life-threatening.  Authorities shut down 32nd Street between Fifth and Madison avenues after the initial explosion occurred at 9:45 a.m.  for hours to facilitate the emergency response.

We arrived on scene and found multiple smoking manholes. We began examining surrounding buildings for carbon monoxide or anything that shouldn’t be there –#FDNY DAC Michael Ajello, on scene of a 3-alarm response to multiple manhole explosions on E. 32 St in Manhattan

— FDNY (@FDNY) April 24, 2019

Photo by Gary Raynaldo /  East 32nd Street between Fifth and Madison Apr. 24, 2019 closed off after manhole explosions 

FDNY said a building, at 6 East 32nd Street, was evacuated as authorities surveyed the area for the presence of carbon monoxide.

By Gary Raynaldo /  FDNY near scene of manhole explosions Apr. 24, 2019

FDNY working on scene E. 32nd Street.

Photo by Gary Raynaldo / Con Edison crew worked alongside of FDNY near scene of manhole explosions Apr. 24, 2019

Con Edison crew working on scene of closed off E.32nd Street as NYPD officers prevent persons from crossing yellow tape. 

Photo by Gary Raynaldo  / FDNY crew on the scene of exploding manholes