Blast At Aerospace Plant Leads To Major Damage, 5 Injuries

Authorities say a "very significant" explosion rocked an aerospace plant in northeast Washington, toppling large pieces of machinery, lifting an entire floor off its foundation and seriously injuring five people.Click to Continue »

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