Explosions in Waukegan, Illinois

Fox news is breaking a story of an explosion and fire at a mall. Details as of now are scant but I presume we can expect a flood of information very soon.

While certainly not related to events today, it seems that explosions and disasters are not something new in Waukegan.

More to follow

UPDATE:
As per a local news agency,
“The explosion happened at 1926 Grand Ave. in the northern suburb, a shopping plaza home to Tuxedo World, Cleopatra’s Unisex Hair Salon, Cellular Concepts and a travel agency.”

UPDATE:
Per another news agency, the explosion happened around noon today. Six people have been transported for medical care (conditions unknown). A gas company is on site (could this have been related to gas lines? Or is the company on scene to ensure safety of surrounding buildings per gas lines that could be at risk due to the fire currently raging).

UPDATE:
Gas man is at the site and it is leaning towards a, well, ‘gas’ faux pas. we shall see.