A Major Natural Gas Explosion in Downtown Springfield has injured several people this Friday tonight.
At 4:20PM Columbia Gas Co. Responded to 452 Worthington Street in Downtown Springfield for a strong odor of Natural Gas. Springfeild Police and Fire also responded to the scene. Gas readings reached explosive levels and the building was evacuated.
At 5:25PM just as companies were about to pack up and give the all clear the building at 452 Worthington Street EXPLODED. The massive explosion was felt for miles and several police and firefighters including gas company workers were blown back from the force of the explosion. Windows for several blcoks wrre blown out and shattered.
The Fire Chief imediatly struck a 2nd Alarm for additional manpower and requested all available EMS units in the city to respond. Mass State Police Responded to assist with preventing looting and the Air Wing Responded to the scene. Emergency workers began searching all area buildings and evacuating residents and buisinesses.
At this time the injuries which are all minor include......
9 Springfield Firefighters
2 Springfield Police Officers
1 Springfield Water Department Employee
4 Columbia Gas Company Workers
2 Civilians
Officials say the original building at 452 Worthing Street was a strip club, a 2-3 Story Brick Building which was leveled. 12 other buildings in surrounding area have significant damage.
The entire incident currently remains under investigation.
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