Natural gas explosion damages building in Ohio city, no word yet on injuries

2025-01-13 02:05:19 source:lotradecoin community forum discussions category:My

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A natural gas explosion caused extensive damage to a building in an Ohio city on Tuesday, authorities said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if anyone had been injured.

The blast in Youngstown damaged a building and blew off the facade, WKBN-TV reported. Firefighters helped some people get out of the building, which houses a bank on the ground floor and also has some apartments. People who apparently were hurt in the blast were being taken to hospitals, the station reported, but officials have not yet confirmed any injuries.

A social media post by the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency said there was a natural gas explosion and the situation is “fluid but under control.” The agency asked people to avoid the area until further notice.

Residents reported hearing a loud boom and seeing smoke coming from the site.

More:My

Recommend

Taylor Swift makes history as most decorated artist at Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift celebrated the eve of her 35th birthday by making history at the Billboard Music Awards

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign from Senate after bribery convictions

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is slated to resign by the end of the day Tuesday,

Extreme heat takes a toll at Colorado airshow: Over 100 people fall ill

Extreme heat at a Colorado airshow led to at least 10 people being hospitalized and about 100 needin