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Footage from a security camera at a neighboring residence recorded the moment an explosion at a house shook a Long Beach community. One individual who was present in the residence sustained injuries in the intense blast, which raised the roof off the dwelling and scattered fragments. Residents reported feeling the blast from several blocks away. “I just witnessed this massive explosion. I saw the roof of the house at the same elevation as the tree,” stated onlooker Juan Romero, who resides nearby. “I was at that stop sign and narrowly escaped being hit by debris. It was severe.” “My mother mentioned that the mirrors fell from the walls and other items as well; it was really terrible.” Several residents rushed towards the structure, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on West 28th Street close to Gale Avenue, after the 11 a.m. explosion to check if anyone required assistance. Romero mentioned seeing someone emerging from the debris. The man, in his 30s, was taken to the hospital, but information about his status was not readily available. “Honestly, that’s somewhat of a miracle,” Romero remarked. “Given the magnitude of that explosion, I truly feared the worst case scenario, to be completely frank.” The main building on the premises suffered minor damages. Information regarding the cause of the explosion was not immediately disclosed. Earlier, the city of Long Beach placed a notice at the location stating that the detached structure was not permitted. It has been mandated for demolition within 48 hours. NBCLA is working to obtain additional details about the infraction. Source link

LONG BEACH, CA — Dog Haus Biergarten — a staple on the Promenade in downtown Long Beach for the past several years — is hosting its first-ever Oktoberfest celebration this year. The celebration kicked off on Sept. 3 and is going until Oct. 31. While the restaurant has offered a handful of new menu items since Oktoberfest began in on Sept. 3, it just added a new deal on Monday — $2 off a pint of Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier with the purchase of sliced Oktoberwürst sausage. The deal is offered all day, every day, the eatery said. More Oktoberfest specials include the Oktoberwürst ($10), a beer cheese pretzel bratwurst with caramelized onions, grilled sauerkraut, mustard aioli and scallions on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls; the Oktoberürst Burrito ($13.50) with a beer cheese pretzel bratwurst, three sunny-side-up eggs, caramelized onions, scallions, crispy tater tots and spicy mayo inside a flour tortilla; salted pretzel bites with beer cheese dipping sauce ($11) and cinnamon sugar pretzel bites ($12). More Oktoberfest drinks, including Jägermeister shots, will also be on special. “Oktoberfest is our way of honoring our favorite German tradition while offering menu items that you rarely find on this side of the pond,” Dog Haus Founding Partner André Vener said in a release. “We’ve crafted unique dishes that capture the essence of German cuisine and we’re proud to pair them with iconic brands like Paulaner and Jägermeister. This event is going to be an experience that authentically honors flavor, culture and community.” Dog Haus in Long Beach, 210 E. Third St., also has a happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, which offers $2 draft beers. Prost! Source link