Nine Wash. Firefighters Hurt in Explosion

Nine Seattle firefighters were injured early Wednesday in a building explosion.

Among those transported were eight firefighters and a battalion chief, who reportedly suffered minor injuries, according to NBC.

Firefighters were 39 minutes into the gas leak call when the blast occurred, leveling at least two buildings.

As of 7 a.m., five firefighters had been released, while others didn't require treatment, a hospital spokesperson told reporters.

They suffered lacerations, not burns.

At least 67 firefighters were at the scene, according to a tweet from Seattle fire officials.

Crews are expected to be on the scene most of the day.