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Underground explosion leads to evacuations in Center City

Four Center City apartment buildings were evacuated Sunday afternoon after an underground transformer exploded, authorities said.

Four Center City apartment buildings were evacuated Sunday afternoon after an underground transformer exploded, authorities said.

Concerns that smoke from the explosion, which occured at 15th and Locust streets, would negatively effect nearby residents led authorities to order the evacuations.

This is a developing story. Check back for more information as it becomes available.

Inquirer Staff Writer Ben Finley contributed to this report.