The explosion happened at 5:21 p.m. on Central Avenue between Myrtle Avenue and Stockholm Street.
There was a firefighter standing nearby because the FDNY was on scene investigating reports of elevated carbon monoxide levels.
Two manhole covers blew in the fire.
No injuries were reported.
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