Video shows flames, smoke coming from manhole in South Philadelphia

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Video shows flames, smoke coming from manhole in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A manhole caught fire on Wednesday night in South Philadelphia.

Video shows flames and heavy smoke pouring out of the manhole on South Street near 10th Street around 9:30 p.m.

Crews blocked off the area as firefighters worked to put it out.

There were no reports of any injuries and the area was reopened shortly after.

It's not clear what sparked those flames.

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