A fiery explosion sent shockwaves across Wilmington, North Carolina, Tuesday morning after a car veered off the road and slammed

The motorist believed to be responsible for a series of events that culminated in the explosion of a building in Wilmington, North Carolina, has been charged.

Three firefighters were injured during a gas explosion at a veterinary medical center in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Tuesday, officials said on Facebook. The incident happened at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center,

Authorities say 46-year-old Jason Lee Beach of Wilmington has been charged with DWI-felony serious injury, possession of drug paraphernalia, hit and run, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.

One person was taken into custody after driving into a natural gas line, igniting a fire and explosion at a North Carolina veterinary clinic that injured three firefighters, authorities said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

Police in North Carolina arrested a 46-year-old man in connection to a gas explosion that occurred at a Wilmington building.

Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line.