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Wilmington Star-News on MSNAfter 'deafening' building explosion in Wilmington, people working nearby remain shaken
A day after a building exploded in Wilmington on Aug. 19, workers at a nearby restaurant are still shocked and rattled, as crews clean up debris.
A gas line explosion at a North Carolina veterinary office caught on camera sent at least three firefighters to a hospital after a hit-and-run driver ruptured a line and fled.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Emergency crews are responding to an explosion near New Centre Drive in Wilmington. A WECT News crew is en route to the scene, and we are working to get more information.
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Wilmington Star-News on MSN'Confused and surprised': Witnesses describe building explosion in Wilmington
"We didn't know what was going on." Mares said he heard the explosion around 11:30 a.m. "Everybody was a little bit busy, a few customers inside, and we hear a big explosion and the building starts shaking,
Jason Lee Beach, 46, was arrested on five counts, including DWI-felony serious injury and hit and run/leave scene, after allegedly crashing into Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center's gas lines in Wilmington,
Wilmington Fire Chief Steve Mason said 4 firefighters were injured: 2 suffered concussions, 1 broke an ankle, and a 4th was transported to the UNC Burn Clinic at Chapel Hill for severe 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands.
Jason Lee Beach, 46, was arrested after crashing into a gas line in Wilmington, triggering a building explosion that injured three firefighters. He faces multiple charges, including DWI and felony injury.