Overview

• A downed ComEd power line during Thursday’s severe storms struck a gas main at the BP station on Ogden and Oak Park avenues, triggering a fire and massive explosion.
• Firefighters contained the blaze by late Thursday using fog nozzles to disperse vapors while collaborating with Nicor Gas technicians to secure gas lines.
• No injuries were reported despite the station’s destruction and the blast shattering windows in nearby homes and businesses.
• The explosion knocked out power to thousands of Berwyn residents, with ComEd crews evaluating infrastructure damage and scheduling restorations.
• Cleanup and inspection operations commenced Friday as officials investigate how storm-damaged utility lines led to the disaster.