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Larchmont Today
By the People, for the People
Manhole Explosion Injures 2 Police Officers in Larchmont
Investigators suspect underground electrical issue caused the blast and fire.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:26pm
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The aftermath of a sudden manhole explosion that injured two police officers in Larchmont, exposing the risks first responders face when attending to urban infrastructure emergencies.Larchmont TodayTwo police officers were injured after a manhole exploded in Larchmont, New York on Friday evening. The Larchmont Fire Department had responded to reports of smoke from a manhole, and shortly after, two additional manholes caught fire in the area. As emergency services checked nearby buildings for hazards, one of the manhole covers then exploded, injuring the two officers.
Why it matters
Manhole explosions are relatively rare but can pose serious risks to public safety, especially when they occur in populated urban areas. Investigating the root cause is important to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of first responders and the local community.
The details
According to authorities, the Larchmont Fire Department received a call about smoke coming from a manhole near Chatsworth Avenue and North Avenue just after 8 p.m. on Friday. When emergency services arrived, two additional manholes also caught fire in the surrounding area. As they checked nearby buildings for potential hazards like carbon monoxide, one of the manhole covers then exploded, injuring two police officers. One of the injured officers was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
- The Larchmont Fire Department received the initial call about smoke from a manhole just after 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2026.
- The manhole explosion that injured the two police officers occurred shortly after the initial fire department response.
The players
Larchmont Fire Department
The local fire department that responded to the initial report of smoke from a manhole and then encountered the subsequent manhole explosion.
ConEdison
The utility company that sent work crews to the scene to investigate and fix the underlying electrical issue that investigators believe caused the manhole fires and explosion.
What’s next
Investigators will continue to examine the scene and electrical infrastructure to determine the exact cause of the manhole explosion and fires. ConEdison crews will work to resolve the underlying electrical problem to prevent future incidents.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the potential dangers that first responders can face when attending to seemingly routine calls, as well as the need for rigorous safety protocols and infrastructure maintenance to mitigate the risks of manhole explosions and other urban emergencies.
