HUNTING BEACH, CA. (THECOUNT) — A series of explosions rocked trendy Huntington Beach, California on Saturday night, according to multiple reports Sunday morning.
Two firefighters responding to the blasts and two people attending the event suffered minor injuries after officials say a series of electrical explosion occurred at the Old World Village Oktoberfest celebration in Huntington Beach, authorities said.
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About 15-20 minutes before the explosions, someone called the fire department after lights at the event began flickering. A four-person crew responded, Huntington Beach Fire Department Chief Jeff Lopez said, and went to investigate an underground vault, reports NBCLA.
The event is located at, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
When they opened the vault, there was a first explosion, the HBFD said. Then, there were two more explosions, sending flames shooting high into the air.
Firefighters called for help from the fire crews at around 8:19 p.m., the HBPD said.
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Geo quick facts: Huntington Beach is a California city southeast of Los Angeles. It’s known for surf beaches, such as Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum displays longboards and other memorabilia. Sprawling Huntington Central Park features fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve’s wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species – WIKIPEDIA.