VIDEO/PHOTOS: An explosion under Main Street knocked out power to traffic lights and nearby buildings in downtown Salt Lake City, forcing road and TRAX closures. About 30 firefighters responded to reports of a possible explosion at 3:30 a.m. Saturday on 300 South and Main Street, according to officials with the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
Crews lifted manholes along the street and found fire coming from within the electrical vaults. There were gases near the manhole covers, which power officials said is not uncommon for electrical vault fires. Crews checked nearby buildings and did not find any gas leaks or public safety concerns. The damage from the fires caused power outages in the area, with officials saying traffic lights, TRAX lines, and nearby buildings were affected.
