**Home Collapse in Tijuana Following Gas Explosion**
**Written by: Mara Yañez | August 30, 2024**
A wooden house in the Pedregal de Santa Julia neighborhood of Tijuana collapsed after a gas explosion early Friday morning, August 30th. One individual sustained injuries.
The Tijuana Fire Department reported receiving a call around 7:59 a.m. about an explosion on Guadalupe Victoria Street in the mentioned neighborhood. Upon arrival at the scene, station 7 confirmed the collapse of the house due to a gas mine explosion.
A 51-year-old man suffered first and second-degree burns as a result of the incident. Emergency medical assistance from the Red Cross was requested, and rescue units are still on the scene.
In a separate incident in the Manuela Paredes II neighborhood of the San Antonio de Los Buenos delegation, three houses caught fire on a hillside at around 9:12 p.m. on Thursday, August 29th. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Later, at 10:38 p.m. in the same area, another fire broke out, which was eventually extinguished. However, authorities discovered a charred body at the scene.
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**Additional Incident in Tijuana: Explosion at Residential Property**
**Written by TJGringo Staff | August 30, 2024**
In another concerning event linked to gas-related accidents in Tijuana, an explosion rocked a residential property, leading to significant damage but no reported injuries. The incident took place late at night on August 29th, just hours before the house collapse in Pedregal de Santa Julia. Emergency services swiftly responded to prevent further escalation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
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