"Devastating Gas Explosion Flattens Washington DC Building"
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A powerful gas explosion flattened a building in Washington DC's Anacostia neighbourhood, following a reported gas leak that firefighters were unable to stop. Evacuations were carried out, including a nursery with 16 children, and a man suffered minor injuries from flying debris. The cause of the leak is under investigation, with the fire chief suspecting it occurred after a vehicle struck the gas meter.
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