explosions

this afternoon i went back to my old apartment to pack up the last of my stuff. loaded my pack, hopped on my bike and rode down 15th to my new place (6 blocks away). as i turned the corner to my new street, i heard an explosion but wrote it off. 3 minutes later, received a call from my co-worker... apparently buildings on the block across the street from my old place were ablaze. i had past it two minutes prior...sweeeeet.

apparently there were 6 gas tank explosions, setting the block ablaze. smoke was seriously billowing from the tops of buildings. my office shook, walls, windows, all of it and was evacuated... two of my co-workers left for their car and just as they reached it, another explosion hit and they could feel the heat and wind rushing over their faces so ran the other way.

it was a 3 alarm (dont know what that means) and i dont think anyone is seriously injured, which is obviously good news. it's probably not that big of a deal but part of this city definitely freaked out for a bit.

map outlining events:


havent heard from old housemates, which makes me nervous. but i'm sure all is well.

miss you kids, and wish to pete that one or 8 of you were here to see some of this with me. i am lame.

bye bye