Firemen attempt to put out a blaze in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
A water dropping helicopter flies over a neighborhood destroyed after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Flames rage after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Fire rages after ruptured gas lines resulted in a massive explosion in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
Fires rage after ruptured gas lines resulted in a massive explosion in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
Firemen battle flames after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
A fireman attempts to put out a blaze in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
Police officers use their flashlights to point out live power lines resting in the street on Claremont Drive in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
Fires rage after ruptured gas lines resulted in a massive explosion in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
Fires rage after ruptured gas lines resulted in a massive explosion in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH EDELSON
Remains of a burned out truck is illuminated by burning gas mains after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Firefighters battle fires after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Firefighters (L), navigate past the blast crater, buckled asphalt and devastation created by a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
A firefighter battle fires after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Firefighters (L) battle fires after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Remains of a burned house sit against the back drop of a destroyed neighborhood after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Firefighters survey the devastation after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Remains of two burned out cars are illuminated by burning gas mains after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Douglas Messing speaks with his sister on his roof as flames near his home after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH ADELSON
The frame of a truck sits parked in San Bruno after it was destroyed by a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. EPA/JOSH ADELSON
The bumper of this Saturn melted from the heat after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/JOSH ADELSON
Firefighters survey the devastation after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Firefighters survey the devastation after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Firefighters stand by the blast crater filled with water after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
A silver firefighters emergency shelter (R) covers the remains of burned body after a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
Remains of a burned out car is illuminated by burning gas mains after it was destroyed by a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
A line of chimneys are the only thing left standing amongst the devastation created by a massive explosion and fire in San Bruno, close to San Francisco, late 09 September 2010. Dozens of people were injured and at least one person killed in a gas explosion in a residential neighbourhood near San Francisco, news reports said. Some 30 people were injured and about 20 homes caught fire in the explosion, which occurred around 6 pm (0200 GMT Friday). A county coroner confirmed at least one fatality, CBS 5 reported. The blast may have been caused by an underground natural gas pipeline running trough San Bruno, which is located close to San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Chronicle said, quoting local utility officers. EPA/PETER DASILVA
