Manhole incidents skyrocket in winter months

Average number of manhole incidents the New York City Fire Department responded to by month from 2009 to 2018.

1,000 incidents

800

Blown cover

600

Smoke, fire and other incidents

400

200

0

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Source: NYC Fire Department

Manhole incidents skyrocket in winter months

Average number of manhole incidents the New York City Fire Department responded to by month from 2009 to 2018.

1,000 incidents

800

Blown cover

600

Smoke, fire and other incidents

400

200

0

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Sep

Nov

Source: NYC Fire Department

GASPARD LE DEM