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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.
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