Explosion at Denver Facility Displaces 90 Residents

An explosion and subsequent transformer fire at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus in Denver led to ten people being hospitalized and nearly 90 residents being displaced on March 12, 2025. The incident was triggered when a power line was accidentally struck during construction work, causing the explosion. Firefighters responded quickly to control the blaze, and despite the severity of the situation, there were no reports of chaos or panic among the residents. The American Red Cross is assisting with temporary housing for those displaced, as officials work to relocate them to a safer facility. The extent of injuries remains unclear, as this is a developing situation with continuous updates expected.