House destroyed by gas line explosion

A gas line explosion in Hayward, California, on December 11 injured at least six people and destroyed three buildings. The incident, captured by a doorbell camera, occurred around 9:30 AM after construction workers accidentally ruptured the line. Despite Pacific Gas and Electric Company receiving reports of the damage earlier, the explosion happened approximately ten minutes after gas flow was stopped. Firefighters responded promptly, and witnesses described the blast as terrifying, likening it to a bomb.

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