According to the fire department, the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak in a kitchen area of one of the apartments, though official investigations remain ongoing. At least five people were injured in the incident, with two suffering severe burns and other injuries. A powerful explosion rocked a residential building in the Villa Marina sector of the National District on Wednesday evening, causing injuries and prompting a full evacuation, authorities report. The blast occurred around 8:00 p. There were. The report indicates that although the frequency stabilized within the first 89 seconds, the system remained weak due to a lack of synchronized cold reserve. A massive power outage struck the Dominican Republic Monday morning, disrupting electricity across several provinces and parts of. An electrical failure on Monday night forced the suspension of the Santo Domingo Metro after an explosion was reported at the Gregorio Gilbert station in Villa Mella, Santo Domingo Norte.
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