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Three Firefighters Hurt in NH Mental Health Center Blast
3 Feb
Summary
- Natural gas leak caused explosion and fire at a mental health center.
- Three firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- All occupants safely evacuated the building before the blast.
Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak triggered an explosion and fire at the Greater Nashua Mental Health facility. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Approximately 40 people were inside the building when a 911 call reported an odor of gas.
As firefighters investigated the leak, an explosion occurred, causing a portion of the building to collapse. The three injured firefighters were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities issued an alert to nearby residents and businesses, advising them to extinguish flames and prepare for potential evacuation.
Aerial footage showed significant damage, with flames and smoke billowing from the rubble. The cold weather reportedly hampered firefighting efforts. This event draws parallels to a recent natural gas explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home that resulted in fatalities.
