Toronto police say a hydro vault exploded in downtown Toronto on Friday afternoon, but no injuries were reported in the area.
Officers say the explosion occurred at about 5 p.m. and police and fire crews found white billowing smoke when they arrived on scene.
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Crews determined the explosion had occurred in a hydro vault.
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Police closed off Adelaide Street, near Bay Street, while emergency crews responded.
Another hydro vault exploded in Toronto’s financial district in May, with no injuries reported at that time.
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