Giant fireball in NY neighborhood erupts from sewer
Eyewitness footage shared on the Citizen app showed a giant fireball rising from the ground on Central Avenue.
The explosion occurred at a busy intersection where cars were travelling and parked nearby.
Firefighters were already present at the scene and promptly tackled the blaze.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
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