Gas Leak Evacuates Daycare Before Explosion at DC Store Sparks Chaos
WASHINGTON, DC — A gas leak caused an explosion at a store next to a daycare center in Washington, DC on January 18. The daycare center was evacuated just minutes before the explosion occurred. Emergency crews received reports of the gas leak on Thursday morning, prompting the evacuation of buildings on the street. The Fire and EMS Chief John A Donnelly reported that the explosion occurred about 20 minutes after the first 911 call. The …