Explosion at downtown Baltimore building injures 23

Explosion at downtown Baltimore building injures 23
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Two workers cleaning the windows outside the building were left dangling for half an hour after an explosion. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore City Fire Department
Dec. 23 (UPI) -- An explosion and partial roof collapse at a 21-story building in downtown Baltimore on Wednesday left at least 23 people injured, several critically, fire officials said.
The Baltimore City Fire Department said 21 of the victims were transported to area hospitals as emergency officials continued to search the building. Nine people were in critical condition and one was serious.
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The blast happened around 8:30 a.m. at the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building.

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