STORY: Eyewitness video captured an explosion at the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center on Tuesday (August 19).

The blast occurred after a vehicle struck a nearby gas line, causing gas to fill the building, according to reports.

No fatalities were reported, but three firefighters were injured, local media said.

The veterinary center was undergoing reconstruction at the time.

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VIDEO SHOWS: EXPLOSION AT VETERINARY CENTER/ SMOKE RISING AND DEBRIS FLYING/

Verified by:

- Location verified by the outline of the buildings and business signs that matched the file and satellite imagery of the area.

- Date verified by local police reports of the incident

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SHOWS: WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (AUGUST 19, 2025) (Jordan Branyon/TMX - No resale/ No archive/ Must on-screen courtesy Jordan Branyon/TMX)

1. EXPLOSION AT VETERINARY CENTER, SMOKE RISING, DEBRIS FLYING