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TexasTowelie

(117,050 posts)
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 03:00 PM Oct 2016

Building explodes in Oregon, injuring

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Three firefighters and two civilians were injured in a reported explosion in northwest Portland, Oregon.

According to KOIN News, the gas incident happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday, near the intersection of NW 23rd Avenue and Glisan Street.

Utility company NW Natural said that a contractor digging in the area struck a gas line, causing damage. However, it was not immediately clear what caused the leaked gas to ignite.

Kimberly Johnson, the COO of Dosha Salon Spa, told KOIN that the salon was evacuated before the explosion happened and all of her employees were safe.

Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/national/building-explodes-oregon-injuring/wWgPKaad9bgmCfgBoBpaaO/

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Building explodes in Oregon, injuring (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2016 OP
Injury count up to 8, fortunately Mme. Defarge Oct 2016 #1
I hope those injured will heal quickly. Fire Fighters evacuated people just in time! TonyPDX Oct 2016 #2

TonyPDX

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2. I hope those injured will heal quickly. Fire Fighters evacuated people just in time!
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 04:02 PM
Oct 2016

They're heroes in my book.

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