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Firefighters respond to Walton Ave. manhole explosion

Firefighters snapped into action Saturday to respond to a manhole explosion on Walton Avenue. Witnesses say they contacted police after seeing flames shoot out of the manhole. Fire officials say no one

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Apr 12, 2008, 8:52 PM

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