2 workers injured in California elevator explosion

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Fire officials say two workers were injured in an explosion and fire in an elevator that was under repair.

Palo Alto Deputy Fire Chief Kevin McNally tells KTVU-TV that the workers were making repairs to the elevator when a small explosion occurred Tuesday morning. He says the workers suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital.

The mixed-use building was evacuated after the explosion.

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Information from: KTVU-TV.