EXPLOSION, POWER OUTAGE IN EL CAJON

December 17, 2012 (El Cajon) – HAZMAT is on the scene at a gas depot at Main and North Second streets in El Cajon, where a minor explosion has occurred with underground vault off-gassing, Incident Protection Network reported late this morning.  SDG&E confirms a power outage in the area with cause under investigation; estimated power restoration time is 2:29 p.m.

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