Brazil: Rescue Mission Continues After Suspected Gas Explosion

The search for victims continues after eight persons were killed and another eight injured in a probable gas explosion in Rio de Janeiro in the early morning hours this Monday. The blast completely destroyed 14 buildings. It is believed that the explosion resulted from illegally acquired gas canisters in a pizzería. The statewide gas provider, CEG, issued a statement saying that it does not have a contract to provide piped gas to the restaurant in question. teleSUR