12 October 2011

Several Injured in Explosion at Newport Beach Apartment

Several Injured in Explosion at Newport Beach Apartment

A gas leak explosion and fire injured four people at a Newport Beach apartment complex Wednesday.

The Newport Beach fire department responded to the call around 10 a.m. at the complex located near MacArthur Boulevard and San Joaquin Hills Road.

Firefighters were able to put out the fire, limited to one unit, within  a few minutes, Restadius said.

Three people were taken to the hospital, two with critical injuries. Another was treated at the scene for minor injuries, Restadius said.

The explosion and the fire may have been related a natural-gas fired water heater.

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