Explosion in new condo tower injures 6
Six people were injured after an explosion caused by a gas leak from a water heater, being installed by a private company in an apartment on the 21st floor. of the PH White tower on Avenida Balboa on Wednesday.
Three of the injured suffered burns over 60%, 40% and 30% of the body, according to reports from 911, and were taken to Santo Tomas hospital.
Residents of the newly opened building cannot return to the building over safety concerns.
The explosion happened at 5.20 pm and could be heard like a clap of thunder several blocks away. Debris was thrown onto Avenida Balboa and cars parked nearby were damaged.
A press release from The Fire Department (CBP) on Thursday, 6 stressedthe need for workers installing gas connections to be trained and certified .
The Security Office of The CBP is investigating the cause and whether the workers were qualified.For safety reasons access to the building has been denied.
