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Gas leak, explosion at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium: What we know so far

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Olivia House

Published Jan 18, 2026

No less than two individuals endured wounds following a gas blast at a baseball arena in Lake Elsinore
The occurrence occurred on Friday night
The arena was emptied

No less than two individuals endured wounds following a gas blast at a baseball arena in Lake Elsinore on Friday night. The arena was cleared and Friday and Saturday’s games were delayed.

What we know such a long ways about the occurrence –

1.The blast occurred around 4:20 pm at the Lake Elsinore Jewel. The arena is the home of the Lake Elsinore Tempest, which is a Solitary A small time member of the San Diego Padres.

2.A petroleum gas line allegedly burst inside the host group’s storage space.

3.At least two individuals supported wounds and were hurried to Wildomar’s Southwest Medical services Inland Valley Clinic for therapy. As per reports, the casualty experienced moderate wounds.

2 burned in gas explosion inside Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium

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4.The arena was quickly emptied.

5.Storm’s down against the Inland Realm 66ers was delayed.

“Because of an occurrence at the arena, today and the upcoming game will be deferred until additional notification,” the group tweeted.

The San Diego Padres likewise put out an announcement saying, ‘This evening’s down in Lake Elsinore has been delayed because of a mishap in the home clubhouse. While no players were involved, our considerations and petitions to heaven go out to the contracted laborers who were harmed. We will give help to the Tempest and those impacted by the occurrence, and we will give refreshes on their game timetable when suitable.”

6.The reason for the blast stayed being scrutinized.