At least two people were hurt following an incident involving a water heater in Walnut Creek, authorities said.
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District said the incident was initially reported as an explosion with evacuations due to a gas leak just before 2 p.m. Monday at an assisted living center located at 1866 San Miguel Drive.
Two workers were hurt in the incident, firefighters said.
Firefighters said the facility’s sprinklers came on during the incident and no damage was reported to the building.
No other information was immediately available.
