Cause of Pet Store Blast Is Under Investigation
From Times Wire Reports
State investigators worked to determine what caused an explosion that leveled part of a pet store, injuring five workers and apparently killing an unknown number of birds, reptiles and other animals.
Authorities were looking into whether a gas pipeline ruptured by a work crew had been properly marked.
However, a state Board of Public Utilities spokeswoman said it was too early to pinpoint the cause of the explosion.
Much of the roof and floor of the Petco store in Eatontown collapsed into the basement Friday.
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