Explosion rocks NC beach town after hit-and-run driver hits gas line, injures 3 firefighters

A hit-and-run driver in North Carolina's beach town caused a fiery explosion Tuesday morning when their vehicle struck a gas line outside a veterinary office, injuring at least three firefighters responding to the scene. The blast sent debris flying and damaged nearby properties. Authorities are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene after the collision. Rescue efforts were complicated by the fire, which required multiple fire departments to respond.