Explosion at Maryland nail salon injures 7, including cops and EMS workers
Officials in Maryland said 7 people were injured after an explosion at a nail salon.
The incident occurred at Libra Nails & Spa in suburban Woodlawn around 9:15 p.m. Monday night, according to Baltimore County police.
After receiving a call regarding a disturbance, officers found a man who wouldn’t leave the salon. After a standoff, the man ran into the back of the salon and started a fire which soon caused the explosion.
Fire officials said the fire was extinguished quickly but neighboring businesses were damaged by the blast.
A photo posted by the Baltimore County Fire Department showed broken windows on the storefront and debris in the parking lot and inside the salon.
The man—believed to be a former employee of the salon—was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Four police officers and two EMS workers were also hospitalized, but the injuries were not considered serious.
No charges have been filed yet as the man remains hospitalized.
With News Wire Services
