Park bathroom explodes in Ecorse, DTE investigating possible gas leak No description found
ECORSE, Mich. – Authorities said an explosion inside a public restroom in an Ecorse park has damaged the facility.
No injuries were reported Thursday morning when the explosion happened in Dingell Park.
DTE Energy said they turned off the gas to the building and are investigating whether a leak is to blame for the explosion.
The park is at 4501 W Jefferson Avenue.
Copyright 2016 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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