LARCHMONT, NY (March 27, 2026) — The Larchmont Fire Department responded to a manhole fire on Friday evening at the intersection of Chatsworth Avenue and North Avenue. The incident escalated when two additional manholes caught fire, and a manhole cover exploded.
Two Larchmont Police officers were injured, with one officer transported to a local hospital. The fire is attributed to an underground electrical issue, and ConEdison Electric crews are currently on site.
“There were no civilian injuries related to this incident,” according to a Village of Larchmont press release. Residents are advised to avoid the area due to ongoing road closures and power outages.
Emergency Response
The response included Larchmont Police, Town and Village of Mamaroneck Police, Town of Mamaroneck Fire, Larchmont/Mamaroneck VAC, and ConEdison Electric. The Larchmont Fire and Police Departments remain on scene as of 11:45 p.m.
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