An underground explosion cut power, telephone and computer access to many businesses and households in Holyoke, Mass. The explosion struck one electrical circuit and required that utility workers temporarily take down additional circuits, leaving approximately 3,000 households without power for a period of time. Because some of the electrical cables were covered with asbestos, utility workers could not begin repairs until after state officials controlled the fire and asbestos hazards were dealt with. Because optic fire cable was also damaged in the fire, about a dozen businesses and city offices remained without telephones and computers for some time.
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