Explosion at Denver Assisted Living Facility Displaces Nearly 90 Residents
Ten people were hospitalized after a transformer fire and explosion caused by construction work at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus.
- The explosion occurred on Wednesday morning at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus in Denver, Colorado.
- A power line was accidentally struck during construction work, leading to a transformer fire and subsequent explosion inside the facility.
- Ten individuals were hospitalized following the incident, though the extent of their injuries remains unknown.
- Eighty-seven residents were displaced, with temporary housing provided by family members or the American Red Cross of Colorado.
- Emergency crews faced challenges evacuating residents, many of whom have disabilities, but praised the orderly response and safety measures in place.