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Multiple injuries reported after explosion at Oktoberfest celebration in Huntington Beach, California (VIDEO) Civilians and firefighters injured as series of explosions rock Oktoberfest celebrations in Huntington Beach, California (VIDEO)
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Ambulances and firefighters rushed to the scene of an explosion at Old World Village’s Oktoberfest in Huntingdon Beach, California, in which multiple people are believed to have been injured, local media report. Ambulances and firefighters rushed to the scene of an explosion at Old World Village’s Oktoberfest in Huntingdon Beach, California, in which at least four people were injured, Fire Department has reported.
Several witnesses said there were at least three explosions, posting videos of the follow-up blasts on Twitter.Several witnesses said there were at least three explosions, posting videos of the follow-up blasts on Twitter.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt, but the Huntington Beach Fire Department sent enough resources to treat up to 30 people after receiving a report of the explosion at 8:10pm local time, NBC Los Angeles reports. The Huntington Beach Fire Department has informed that two firefighters and two civilians were injured as while firefighters were investigating the area of the blast, other explosions occurred.
Initial reports suggested the blast could have been caused by a transformer malfunction, but this has yet to be confirmed by the authorities.Initial reports suggested the blast could have been caused by a transformer malfunction, but this has yet to be confirmed by the authorities.
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