Explosion rocks Omaha's landmark Old Market

OMAHA, Neb. - Firefighters struggled to extinguish a fire in Omaha's downtown Old Market following an explosion at a popular restaurant.

The explosion occurred Saturday afternoon at M's Pub. No serious injuries from the explosion or subsequent fire have been reported.

CBS affiliate KMTV reportsthat several people called 911 to report smelling natural gas shortly before the explosion.

The World-Herald says three people with minor injuries were taken to a hospital.

Officials evacuated the building that houses the restaurant and several other shops, as well as nearby buildings.

Fire officials told KMTV there was a partial collapse of the basement under M's Pub, which made the attack more difficult. The building is more than 100 years old.

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