Nine Firefighters Injured in Large Gas Explosion on North 85th St Near Greenwood Ave, Seattle

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Nine firefighters were taken to the hospital after an explosion in Seattle early Wednesday. Crews first responded to the scene of a reported gas leak. At least two buildings were leveled. Jeff Dubois of Seattle affiliate KIRO reports.

Seattle firefighters responded about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a gas leak. Firefighters were on the scene about 40 minutes when a large gas explosion occurred. The blast destroyed Gorditos restaurant where the gas was leaking. Also heavily damaged or destroyed were Neptune Coffee and Euro shop. Buildings within a two-block radius, including a Chase bank had their window blown out.

Eight firefighters and a battalion chief were injured in the blast with injuries that included possible hearing damage, burns, cuts and abrasions. The firefighters and battalion chief were transported Harborview Medical Center.

Initially a Mayday was called out for missing firefighters, but all firefighters were reported safe after a quick search. A more extensive search was underway in the rubble for any unknown citizens that may have been in the buildings.




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