WASHINGTON — D.C. fire crews responded to the scene of two underground explosions that shut down the area near Dupont Circle.
Officials said the explosions blew two manhole covers in the 1400 block of 17th Street Northwest early Wednesday morning.
When D.C. fire crews arrived at the scene, they found smoke coming from the two manholes. They were able to evacuate a building in the area and have put out the underground electrical fire.
According to a Pepco official, they're about 421 customers left without power as a result of the explosion.
Pepco has since reported to the area to assess the incident and expect to restore power to its customers by noon.
No injuries were reported from the incident as officials continue to investigate the scene.