Gas explosion sends clouds of smoke over Los Angeles skyline
A 9,000-gallon tanker that was leaking gasoline caught fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department said Sunday.
Natural Gas Leak; 7:45AM; 216 W Slauson Av; Florence; Reported gas leak with a possible explosion. Heavy fire from storm drains exposing structures. Man hole cover displaced due to underground pressure. Injuries Reported. Details=@LAFD. 📷: @loomup pic.twitter.com/JH21283ASt — Erik Scott March 17, 2019 More than 70 firefighters battled the blaze for an hour and a half before it was extinguished. Two people were hospitalized with injuries, the LA fire department said. Chemical fire pic.twitter.com/kHYI1PPe0M
— Thadd March 17, 2019 A hazardous materials squad was working to lessen the environmental impact and maintain safety, LAFD said.
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