Manhole Explosion In Cambridge Causes Harvard Square Shutdown

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Harvard Square is shut down to pedestrians and vehicles due to a manhole fire Wednesday morning, Cambridge police said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Fire officials responded to the scene at 27 Brattle Street around 8:30 a.m. to battle the fire as police officers helped ensure traffic and pedestrian safety, police said.

"If at all possible, people should continue to avoid traveling through Harvard Square until further notice," Cambridge police wrote at 10:19 a.m.

No injuries have been reported, according to police.