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Gas Explosion in Hayward Injures Six, Shuts Down Interstate

12/12/2025

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A gas explosion in Hayward, California, on December 11, 2025 damaged several homes and sent heavy smoke.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed its workers were not involved after a construction crew damaged a gas line around 7:35 a.m.
Utility crews isolated the line and halted gas flow by 9:25 a.m., after which the explosion occurred.
Six people were hospitalized as authorities closed Interstate 238 while investigations continue.

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A gas explosion in Hayward, California, on December 11, 2025 damaged several homes and sent heavy smoke.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed its workers were not involved after a construction crew damaged a gas line around 7:35 a.m.
Utility crews isolated the line and halted gas flow by 9:25 a.m., after which the explosion occurred.
Six people were hospitalized as authorities closed Interstate 238 while investigations continue.