An explosion occurs at a hardware store on KM.7 of Av. Independencia

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Santo Domingo. - This Friday a strong explosion occurred in a hardware store at KM.9 of Independencia avenue, leaving everything around with kilometer-long smoke and fear in the citizens. Immediately, the emergency units were contacted and arrived at the scene to provide first aid, in an event that sparked fear in the perimeter. The fire quickly multiplied greatly.

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Similarly, the circumstances under which the incident occurred are under investigation.

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