At 8PM Friday night, FDNY is investigating reports of a manhole fire at Willow and Cranberry Streets. As of 8:20pm, FDNY has cleared the scene.
Update: BHB tipster “Matt” sent in this photo of the manhole in front of 15 Cranberry Street that caused the alarm as it was reportedly throwing off sparks.

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