SALT LAKE CITY — An underground explosion in Salt Lake City is under investigation after traffic lights and power were knocked out near 300 South Main Street early Saturday.
The explosion was first reported at approximately 3:30 a.m., with witnesses saying they had seen multiple manhole covers blown from the street and fire coming from underground.
Video below shows explosion scene in Salt Lake City (Tim Millar):
Salt Lake City Fire says the explosion emanated from electrical vaults operated by Rocky Mountain Power. Hazmat crews dispatched to the scene detected gases and "organic compounds that can sustain explosions" near the dislodged manhole covers. They didn't find any of the materials in any nearby buildings.
Rocky Mountain Power said Saturday evening that they have identified the location of the fault, and have made the necessary repairs.
Main Street and other roads were closed from 200 South to 500 South, but have since reopened.
No injuries have been reported, and the scene is now clear.
The Utah Transit Authority's TRAX system had some significant delays due to closures of some routes in the area.
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