February 3, 2026

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Downtown Boston streets evacuated due to multiple manhole fires Tuesday night

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Newbury Street and other roadways in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood were evacuated and closed down Tuesday night after multiple manholes in the area caught fire.

By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com

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