City firefighters were responding to multiple “manhole explosions” in Back Bay Tuesday evening.

Boston Police issued a traffic advisory alert due to the manhole fires at Dartmouth Street and Newbury Street.

“Boston Police and Boston Fire on scene,” Boston Police posted. “Newbury Street closed between Exeter Street and Clarendon Street.

“Pedestrians directed toward Massachusetts Avenue. Use alternate routes,” police added.

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Traffic Advisory
Multiple manhole fires at Dartmouth Street and Newbury Street. Boston Police and Boston Fire on scene.
Newbury Street closed between Exeter Street and Clarendon Street.
Pedestrians directed toward Massachusetts Avenue.
Use alternate routes.

— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) February 3, 2026

Firefighters responded to a call of multiple “manhole explosions” on Newbury Street, according to Boston Fire.

“The sidewalks has been evacuated from Dartmouth to Gloucester,” Boston Fire added.

Companies responded to a call of multiple manhole explosions on Newbury st.The sidewalks has been evacuated from Dartmouth to Gloucester. pic.twitter.com/XVXnxkcCfu

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 3, 2026

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