A natural gas explosion, originating in the Scores Gentlemen’s Club building, 453 Worthington Street, Springfield, MA, damaged over forty buildings (of which two have been condemned as of this time), and injured 21 people (including nine firefighters, two police officers, one Water and Sewer Commission worker, and four gas utility workers). A large portion of the downtown entertainment district was then evacuated.
The initial alarm, for an odor of gas, was transmitted at approximately 4:00 PM. The explosion occurred at approximately 5:25 PM.
The explosion destroyed two buildings, left three more buildings irreparably damaged and prompted emergency workers to evacuate a six-story apartment building that was buckling. It also reportedly blew out all windows in a three-block radius.
Media reports:
Boston Herald: Natural gas explosion rocks Springfield strip club (24 NOV 12)
Springfield Republican: Downtown Springfield building explodes following gas leak (24 NOV 12)
WWLP-TV: Several hurt, none killed in massive downtown gas explosion (23 NOV 12)
WSHM-TV: Worthington explosion leaves residents in shock (23 NOV 12)
WWLO-TV Photo Gallery: Downtown Springfield Gas Explosion
Background information:
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
Wikipedia: Springfield, Massachusetts
Google Map: 453 Worthington Street, Springfield, Massachusetts
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