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3 Injured In Explosion At Wastewater Treatment Plant: Report
Officials said three contractors were hurt in an apparent electrical incident, with two in critical condition and investigators still determining the cause.
- On Tuesday, an explosion at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant on Asiatic Avenue in South Baltimore injured three contract workers, leaving two in critical condition.
- Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace stated investigators believe an electrical fault occurred during infrastructure upgrades intended to increase the plant's electrical capacity.
- Officials confirmed the explosion did not affect wastewater treatment operations, though the facility currently runs on backup generators with no disruption to customer service.
- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott asked residents to keep the injured workers and families in their thoughts, while the Baltimore City Fire Department leads the investigation alongside BGE.
- Fire crews detected hydrogen sulfide in part of the facility and established a safety perimeter, though Wallace noted determining the exact cause is unlikely today.
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One worker released, two remain hospitalized after explosion at wastewater treatment plant
Two workers remain hospitalized, one in critical condition, following an explosion at Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant. Officials say an electrical fault during construction work caused the blast.
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