PITTSBURGH — Drivers leaving downtown Pittsburgh were slowed down Monday night because of an underground electrical fire.
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The fire happened at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Grant Street.
It's not clear what caused the fire, but it was extinguished by 5:30 p.m. and no injuries were reported.
.@PghFireFighters have exitinguished an electrical fire emanating from underground. Traffic is moving now. No injuries were reported. @DuquesneLight is still on scene. pic.twitter.com/7tdvX8XOEL
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) November 25, 2019
The fire damaged fire optic cables that service businesses, including Pittsburgh Public schools and main offices. The district said you'll simply get a busy signal if you try calling.
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