Motel at Washington State Explodes After Gas Leak

A motel section in Bremerton, Washington, was reduced to rubble due to a severe gas explosion, local media reported.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Tuesday, a section of the Motel 6 exploded into flames after a reported gas leak, critically injuring a gas company worker, The Seattle Times reported.

One end of the Motel 6 in Bremerton just blew up. Some people are saying there was a woman inside. pic.twitter.com/1XDwS0yvmt

— Christine Clarridge (@seaclarridge) 19 августа 2015

The building was evacuated shortly after the report on the gas leak, the newspaper reported, citing fire officials.

No other injuries were reported.

According to the newspaper, local authorities transferred customers of the motel some 300 yards away to ensure their safety.