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Manhole Explosions Cause Downtown Baltimore Power Outage and Closures

BALTIMORE, Md. – Downtown Baltimore was rocked by a series of manhole cover explosions on Thursday night, leaving hundreds without power as crews worked to investigate the cause. The Baltimore Office of Emergency Management reported that smoke and fire were seen emanating from multiple manhole covers on North Charles Street. Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosions were caused by electrical issues. The incident prompted significant traffic modifications in the area, with crews operating in the …

Blue Screen Blues: Global Microsoft Outage Triggers Mass Disruption in Major Industries

A global technical glitch triggered by a defective update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has led to widespread computer outages, reacquainting many with the dreaded “blue screen of death” — a sign that signals significant operating system failures. This issue has impacted a broad range of sectors worldwide, including transport, finance, healthcare, and retail, notably interrupting services at several major airports. The “blue screen of death,” a term both feared and familiar among Windows users, usually …

Power Outage Triggers Generator ‘Explosion’ and Evacuation at Brady Sullivan Tower

Manchester, New Hampshire – A power outage in downtown Manchester led to a generator malfunction at the Brady Sullivan Tower on Elm Street, resulting in a small fire that forced the building’s evacuation. Fire crews responded to the scene after reports of a fire on the 21st floor, where they discovered a generator malfuncion had caused a small fire fueled by oil. Firefighters had to climb 21 flights of stairs with high-rise hose packs to …

Dorm Row Manhole Explosion Causes Power Outage, Students Rescued from Elevators

Cambridge, Massachusetts – Students were rescued from elevators after a manhole explosion near W85 and Tang Hall led to power outages in various buildings along Amherst Alley on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The incident caused a temporary blackout in the affected areas, prompting the Cambridge Fire Department to respond to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the explosion. A notification from MIT Alert indicated that several buildings, including W85, Tang …

Power Outage: We Energies Responds To Massive Explosion in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Leaving Thousands Without Electricity

Brookfield, Wisconsin – A large explosion in Brookfield, Wisconsin, has led to a power outage affecting thousands of residents. We Energies has swiftly responded to the incident, working to restore power and address the aftermath of the explosion. The explosion, which occurred in a residential area, caused widespread power outages across the city. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid the affected area as emergency crews work to assess the situation and ensure …

Accidental Explosion During St. Louis Factory Demolition Causes Power Outage

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – A demolition crew working on tearing down a burned-out factory accidentally caused a brief explosion and power flicker in downtown St. Louis on Friday. The incident occurred when a brick wall collapsed onto a transmission tower, disrupting power to some buildings in the area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the livestream of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen was cut off, leading officials to take a brief recess. The cause …