Michael Clendenin, a Con Ed spokesman, said there were no leaks and no danger to the public.

A Con Ed spokesman, Joseph Petta, said the utility stood by its position.

A Con Ed spokesman said late last night that the company did not expect further problems today, largely because the temperature had already dropped 20 degrees.

A Con Ed spokesman, Mike Clendenin, said the cause of the fire was under investigation.

At one time, a Con Ed spokesman said, 6 of the 12 lines supplying power to the areas were out of service.

A Con Ed spokesman said the utility was still deciding whether to contest the citations and fine.

"We've worked with law enforcement throughout our territory to make sure certain security measures were taken," said Robert Leonard, a Con Ed spokesman.

And demand is likely to continue to increase this year, said Michael Clendenin, a Con Ed spokesman.

A Con Ed spokesman pointed out that the figure would still be lower than in 1983, when, with fuel adjustment clauses, it was $42.28.

Chris Olert, a Con Ed spokesman, said the company would soon evaluate its performance, as it does after every big storm.