Exploding manhole caught on camera in Bushwick

BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A manhole explosion was captured on video on Thursday afternoon in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

The explosion happened at 5:21 p.m. on Central Avenue between Myrtle Avenue and Stockholm Street.

There was a firefighter standing nearby because the FDNY was on scene investigating reports of elevated carbon monoxide levels.

Two manhole covers blew in the fire.

No injuries were reported.

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