By Haylee May | Denverite
Ten people were injured and at least 50 more were displaced by an explosion at Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus.
Dozens of residents were displaced from their homes after a construction crew dug into a power line at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus Wednesday, apparently triggering an explosion and fire.
No one has died as a result of their injuries from the explosion, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner told Denverite on Thursday.
Denver Fire Department Capt. Luis Cedillo said 10 people were transported with injuries to various hospitals, but did not have an update on anyone’s identity or condition as of Thursday afternoon. Fire officials previously said eight people were transported, but that number grew on Wednesday.
Patti Hayford, the facility’s controller, said staff are most in need of personal wipes, Poise pads, and Depends to help keep residents comfortable as some remain in temporary housing and between 50 and 75 are still displaced.