San Francisco Bay Area Gas Explosion: Neighborhood Fire and Damage Report
A gas explosion caused a significant fire in a neighborhood in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in damage to multiple homes and the release of thick smoke into the atmosphere. Reports indicate that there may be injuries as a result of the incident. The explosion was triggered when a construction crew accidentally ruptured an underground gas line at around 7:35 a.m., according to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The utility company confirmed that the workers involved were not their employees. Following the incident, utility workers successfully isolated the damaged gas line and halted the gas flow by 9:25 a.m., but the explosion occurred shortly thereafter.