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Dramatic footage shows the moment an underground fire sends slabs of pavement exploding into the air on a busy street.
Video of the shocking incident on a busy street in Boston, Lincolnshire, was captured by CCTV, with Boston Borough Council releasing the footage on its Facebook page on Wednesday.
The underground electrical fire caused an explosion that can be seen rocking the street, with Boston Police closing the road due to “flames coming from underneath a footpath”.
In the video, the explosion — which happened on August 20 — sends pavement slabs outside the Bond Street car park flying into the air before flames erupt from underneath the footpath.
Two people who can be seen crossing the street just seconds before the explosion narrowly avoid being caught up in the incident, while a car drives past at the moment of the blast, which dislodged a manhole cover.
Despite the dramatic scenes, the council has confirmed there were no injuries.
The street was closed after the explosion while emergency services dealt with the incident. Boston Police took to Facebook to provide an update.
“We have closed Bond Street, Boston, due to flames coming from underneath a footpath, which has caused a manhole cover to dislodge,” their post reads.
Sharing the shocking footage of the explosion on Facebook, Boston Borough Council explained that the incident highlights the important role its CCTV team plays in helping keep communities safe.
“No two days are ever the same,” their post began. “Last Thursday, CCTV operators captured an underground electrical fire on West Street. Thankfully, nobody was injured, and our partner agencies were soon on the scene.”
It added: “Behind the scenes, operators work around the clock to provide real-time information to emergency services and partner organisations, supporting rapid responses to incidents as they unfold.”