US: Multiple people injured in Florida gas explosion

US: Multiple people injured in Florida gas explosion

WASHINGTON, July 7 (NNN-ANADOLU) -More than a dozen people were injured on Saturday after a gas explosion hit a shopping center in Florida, said authorities.

The explosion reportedly occurred around noon in The Fountains, a shopping center in the U.S. city of Plantation.


Explosion at Florida shopping plazaA general view of the site after an explosion at Florida shopping plaza, on July 06, 2019 in Plantation, Florida, United States. Photo courtesy of Anadolu

Local fire department called it a gas explosion.

Plantation Fire Battalion Chief Joel Gordon told reporters 15 to 20 people were injured, including two in critical condition.

“At this point, we believe we’ve accounted for everyone. Thank goodness at this point nobody was killed,” Gordon said.

Firefighters are searching for others injured.

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