Exploding manhole covers in Washington DC

[Sean Donelan <sean () donelan com>]

It was the hottest day so far this year in Washington DC, and
once again PEPCO had a case of exploding manhole covers.  A fire
below 30th and M Street resulted in the loss of power in parts
of Georgetown (Washington DC) June 13 2001 about 3:30pm EDT.

Apparently the explosions made the news, and I had inquiries.  As
far as I can tell, it had no impact on the Internet.  Most of the fiber
carrying Internet traffic through Washington DC isn't on M Street.