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Manholes were exploding?
Neighbors in Tacony and the surrounding areas reported hearing large explosions around the same time as the fire, with at least one person reporting seeing a utility hole cover go flying through the air.
That could’ve been because of gasoline runoff, per Fire Dept. officials, or because fuel lines were compromised by the incident.
Manhole covers exploded due to gasoline runoff, officials say
Fire Department Lt. Derek Bowmer said that earlier in the day, manhole covers had been exploding due to gasoline runoff. He said he couldn’t confirm that the truck under I-95 was a tanker.
Some runoff had gone into the Delaware River, but the Coast Guard has engaged in mitigation efforts there, Bowmer said.
He said he could not confirm whether anyone was injured in the fire but said that no city personnel responding to the scene had been hurt.
Police Inspector Francis Bachmeyer said in addition to the shutdown on I-95, police have closed off Cottman Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to State Road, and State Road from Rhawn Avenue to Princeton Avenue.
— Aubrey Whelan
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