Gas Explosion in Washington DC's Anacostia Neighborhood Levels Buildings, Injures One

Firefighters evacuated a daycare center moments before the blast, all 16 children were unharmed.

Firefighters evacuated a daycare center in Washington DC's Anacostia neighborhood just before a gas explosion occurred in a nearby building.
The gas leak, which caused the explosion, is believed to have been triggered by a vehicle striking the gas meter.
The first explosion blew out windows on the second floor of the building where the leak occurred, sparking a flash fire. A second explosion leveled an adjacent convenience store.
One person was injured by flying debris and was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
All 16 children from the daycare center were unharmed and have been reunited with their families.