Probably a manhole fire. I responded to one a couple weeks ago. They do go boom depending on what's underneath. Can also create a smell, such as a plasma like smell from electricity. Would also explain the sirens, but not on citizen. Did you find that power is out in the area?
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Probably a manhole fire. I responded to one a couple weeks ago. They do go boom depending on what's underneath. Can also create a smell, such as a plasma like smell from electricity. Would also explain the sirens, but not on citizen. Did you find that power is out in the area?