Sewer Explosion Triggers Flash Fire in Hastings, Community Leaders Issue Warning After Lucky Escape

HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – An explosion in the sewers of Hastings, Nebraska has prompted city leaders to issue a warning to the community. The blast triggered a flash fire, but fortunately, there were no injuries. The incident occurred when vapors from a manhole mixed with a nearby pilot light, causing the explosion. City officials are urging residents to be cautious and vigilant, emphasizing that they were fortunate no one was hurt in the blast. The explosion …

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