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Explosions yesterday — Brooklynian

Explosions yesterday

luquerjay
luquerjay
edited November -1 in BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens)
Hi All, new to the board but am trying to figure out what the explosions were yesterday in Carroll Gardens. I was walking home around 5:30pm and saw a ton of cops/ambulances and fire trucks on Clinton and 4th place, and also on luquer and clinton. Then around 6pm there was a VERY loud explosion that shook my apartment and triggered a lot of car alarms on Clinton street. I live on Luquer and Clinton and it sounded like it was really close. Then later on in the evening, there was another one. Any one know what it was? I have tried to research it online but can't find anything. Thanks!

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  • madcatter
    madcatter

    Subject: Explosions

    http://cowna.blogspot.com/2010/07/explosions-in-columbia-waterfront.html
  • MOD
    MOD
    Info added here for easy reading:
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    "Deputy Inspector Kenneth Corey, from the 76th Precinct, emailed an explanation (h/t Craig Hammerman, CB6):

    During the past several hours, several "booming" noises have been heard throughout Carroll Gardens and parts of Red Hook. We have heard them here in the station house as well. Obviously, this has concerned many residents of the area, as 911 and the precinct switchboard quickly became inundated with callers reporting explosions, fireworks and gunshots. We have been informed that the booming noises are caused by the electrical transformers, something to do with the heat and the demand for power. We have surveyed the precinct along with the Fire Department. None of the transformers or manholes have actually "exploded," or gone on fire, and there are no reports of power outages within the precinct, and the noises heard are definitely not caused by gunshots or fireworks.

    We will continue to respond to all calls for service. At this time, there is no cause for alarm. This is an issue with the Con-Ed transformers, and not a criminal or other sinister act."
  • luquerjay
    luquerjay
    ok, thanks...sounds fishy though. If it were transformers, someone somewhere would have lost power and manhole covers are usually reported pretty fast and taken care of. Also I wonder why there were so many firemen/policemen on clinton. Thanks for the answers though!
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