It was "happy hour" at Kansas City restaurant when explosion tore through building, says KCTV
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Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) February 20, 2013Several have been reported injured following what appears to be a gas explosion and fire in a Kansas City, Mo., shopping district. The explosion is believed to have centered around JJ’s Restaurant, which was completely engulfed in flames.
More pictures of #plazafire at JJ's Restaurant. We have a crew on the scene: http://t.co/IN7pEzkv—
41 Action News (@41ActionNews) February 20, 2013
Here is a picture of the west Plaza on fire. We are forecasting 5 to 10 inches of snow. Watch at 10 for details http://t.co/PRGtIOoP—
Gary Lezak (@glezak) February 20, 2013
KCTV: Hospitals now reporting total of 12 walk-ins from KC blaze; 3 may be in critical condition—
Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) February 20, 2013
#PlazaFire photo early on from viewer Amy O'Brien. twitpic.com/c57g1w—
Kris Ketz (@KrisKetz) February 20, 2013
#PlazaFire employee at JJ's telling us on Facebook of smelling gas & getting out before the blast.—
Kris Ketz (@KrisKetz) February 20, 2013
@41ActionNews We live at 57th & Locust. Our house shook from the explosion.—
Timothy Allen (@tallen1984) February 20, 2013
@41ActionNews @j_essel has early pic of backhoe at JJ's https://t.co/N3fO7xyK—
Steven Waldren MD (@techydoc) February 20, 2013
Channel 9 just said a waitress left work feeling ill because of a heavy gas odor. Saved her life. #PlazaFire—
Fake Ned (@TheFakeNed) February 20, 2013
Hearing JJ's was evacuated prior to explosion b/c of gas leak. Hoping this prevented serious injuries. Prayers to firefighters. #plazafire—
Rachel Lora Simmons (@petticoatpies) February 20, 2013
Witness saw what appeared to be waitresses coming out of JJ's with blood coming out of their ears. #plazafire—
Kansas City Star (@KCStar) February 20, 2013
2 of the injured may be firefighters according to @markclegg1. This is the part where I hope my friends are ok. #PlazaFire—
Danny Boi (@dannyboi965) February 20, 2013
There’s no word of fatalities yet, but several are reported to be critically injured.
Injury update: 5 at KU Med, 2 critical. 13 at St. Luke's, 3 are critical.—
Amanda Palumbo (@amandapalumbo) February 20, 2013
Kansas City’s mayor is asking constituents to pray.
Lots of questions at this point with few answers that aren't rumor or speculation. 14 treated. 3 critical #PRAY! http://t.co/EUHgoIE7—
Mayor Sly James (@MayorSlyJames) February 20, 2013