A vehicle crashed into the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, on August 19, 2025, rupturing a natural gas line and triggering a large explosion that destroyed the building. The clinic was not yet open, and no civilians were inside at the time of the incident, resulting in no animal or civilian casualties. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, and three firefighters were hospitalized with injuries, including one who suffered severe burns to the hands. Authorities have arrested the driver involved, who is believed to be responsible for the crash and subsequent explosion. The incident caused extensive damage to the surrounding area and prompted a substantial emergency response.
California officials revoked pyrotechnic licenses from two men whose companies were involved in the deadly fireworks warehouse explosion last month in Yolo County that killed seven people. https://t.co/hmuJr2SAwM
Cal Fire's Office of the State Fire Marshal has revoked pyrotechnic licenses from two companies and their owners involved with the fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County that killed seven people. https://t.co/Mge27QmSct https://t.co/PLvBDuThvL
Cal Fire's Office of the State Fire Marshal has revoked pyrotechnic licences from two companies and their owners involved with the fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County that killed seven people. https://t.co/Koj95EMlae https://t.co/Koj95EMlae