Firefighters are battling a blaze triggered by a suspected gas leak at a downtown Durham, North Carolina, building Wednesday morning, fire officials say
Authorities are asking people to avoid the Brightleaf Square area, as the fire is still active and an explosion has occurred.A firefighter was injured while responding to the explosion, according to CNN affiliate WRAL.The fire was triggered by a suspected gas leak. "Half the block is destroyed," witness Jim Rogalski told CNN via text message."Lots of injuries. Our office across the street was blown out. It was terrifying. Glass and debris everywhere.
No one killed in our office but several injuries -- deep cuts, head lacerations."He added,"Paramedics pulled writhing people on the street to safety."Read MoreRogalski's office received a warning that there was a gas smell about 15 minutes before the explosion, which sounded like a bomb, he told CNN. "The first second was stunned silence then lots of scream in the building. Several of us shouted, 'Is anyone hurt?'" he recalled.
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