According to a report by BNO News, authorities confirmed that many houses in the area were burned, and that residents were still trapped inside their homes. The said gas line was immediately closed to wait for the remaining gas in the system to be exhausted. Firefighters and other emergency services are continuing their operations to put out the fire and rescue those affected.
Ayon sa ulat ng BNO News, kinumpirma ng mga awtoridad na maraming bahay sa paligid ang nasunog, at may mga residente pang na-trap sa loob ng kanilang mga tahanan. Agad na isinara ang nasabing linya ng gas upang hintayin na maubos ang natitirang gas sa sistema. Patuloy ang isinasagawang operasyon ng mga bumbero at iba pang emergency services upang maapula ang apoy at mailigtas ang mga naapektuhan.
The Chinese Daily reported that several children were among the injured. Due to the intensity of the explosion, the flames were visible from far away, so many people gathered to watch. Police advised people to stay away for their safety.
At last report, the number of injured people taken to the hospital has reached 63, 49 houses have been damaged, and 112 people have been evacuated from their homes. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
