(NBC News) Nine firefighters were injured early Wednesday morning when a natural gas explosion leveled several buildings in Seattle, Washington.
The firefighters were responding to a call reporting a suspected gas leak when the blast occurred.
Witnesses said the explosion felt like an earthquake, and could be felt miles away.
The Seattle Fire Department said eight firefighters and a battalion chief were transported to the hospital with minor injuries, most from flying debris.
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