Explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, injures multiple people
SUMMARY
An explosion rocked downtown Youngstown, Ohio, damaging the Realty Building and injuring multiple individuals, with six rushed to the hospital and one still missing. Fire Chief Barry Finley disclosed the details to WKBN, stating that efforts to locate the missing person are ongoing. The Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency attributed the blast to a natural gas explosion, though the situation is described as "fluid but under control." Firefighters rescued individuals from the building, which houses a Chase Bank and apartments. Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom and smelling gas. Emergency officials urged the public to steer clear of the area, assuring active management of the situation by Youngstown police.
