Overview
- The blast early Friday heavily damaged 5914 Cable Avenue, blowing out windows and causing partial roof and wall collapse.
- Fire officials upgraded the incident to a second alarm and kept crews in defensive operations because the structure was unsafe to enter.
- Firefighters attacked the flames from outside using hoses and ladder trucks as debris spread into the street.
- Neighbors reported the explosion to 911, and responders closed the road and kept residents at a safe distance.
- No serious injuries were reported, and nearby homes sustained only minor damage such as broken windows.