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Tuesday, July 25, 2000 10:21

Gas Explosion Causes Building Collapse Near Haifa

(IsraelWire-7/25) A major explosion of a building in the Haifa area was reported to have taken place at about 5:50am, Tuesday morning. Police are reporting the powerful blast, which destroyed an entire building, was the result of a major gas leak.

Tens of firefighters and troops from the IDF Home Front Command search & rescue team are on the scene, moving chunks of concrete in the hope of finding a workman alive underneath the ruble.

The blast occurred at Naomis Bakery on Haifas Jaffe Street. Officials are stating with confidence that there is only one person trapped in the rubble.

http://www.israelwire.com/New/000725/00072515.html

-- (Dee360Degree@aol.com), July 25, 2000