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.