Gas Explosion Injures Seven Minnesota Firefighters
Seven firefighters from Minneapolis were injured in an explosion (from Firehouse.com).
An explosion rocked a building whose occupants had complained Monday of an odor of natural gas. One firefighter was blown off a ladder and two others were briefly buried in rubble.Seven firefighters were hurt in all, but none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, officials said.
The blast happened at a former gas station in north Minneapolis that was being used to disassemble computers for scrap metal. The occupants arrived early in the afternoon, smelled natural gas and called 911.
This incident could have resulted in a lot worse than some injuries. Here is wishing the injured firefighters a quick recovery.
