There were three explosions, each about 10 to 15 minutes apart, in an underground vault around Broad Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Monday evening.
The explosions, thought to be caused by a blown underground transformer, made five manhole covers blow into the air, according to what Carol Boatright, spokesperson for Georgia Power, told 11 Alive News.
Crews secure the area to ensure safety of nearby residents.
Civil engineer, resident of the Kessler City Lofts and eye witness Daniel VanBriesen said that from what he knew there was a fire underground.
“The first explosion began around 7 p.m., the second 10 minutes later and the third 15 minutes later,” VanBriesen said.
Service at the Five Point MARTA station has been disrupted and bus service has been suspended until further notice.
Crews are working to determine the cause of the explosions and to ensure the safety of the area.
According to the Atlanta Fire Department, there are no injuries.
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Asia Thomas contributed to this report.
