Blame the punx in the Pit!

When I went by this morning, it wasn't possible even to walk through Harvard Square. My office on Mt. Auburn Street is unaffected, though.

Here's what's odd-- I came in to the area about 8:45/8:50am, and traffic was notably lighter than usual (like a school vacation day's level of traffic), there was little police presence, and I had no problems at all. I came in from Porter down Mass Ave and parked on Church, no problems at all. Even found a space, and there were a couple empty. It feels like a weekend here. Very strange.

Is here: http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x828499983

I love the composition on jborgen's photo. It's a shame the FF was cropped out, but otherwise it's great.

I love how SOP these days for a FD is to just sit around:

“We were letting it burn out on it’s own. We weren’t trying to extinguish it because we weren’t sure what kind of electrical volts were running through there,” said Burns.

Well shit, standing around getting a tan watching the fire cause more damage to other infrastructure/property, release toxic smoke, and inconveniencing everyone in one of metro-Boston's busiest squares...sure beats calling up Nstar and having to doing work! :)

Or taking any steps to extinguish the fire, like cutting off its flow of air, or using something other than water to put the fire out...

Because who can't stand to see more flaming manholes? From Channel 5 (although I'm disappointed the Great Oz didn't come out from behind the flames):

I got the marshmallows ... who has chocolate and graham crackers? Sticks?

People wearing highly combustible hemp clothing should avoid Harvard Square until further notice.

For a surprise or two.