Wilmington veterinary hospital reflects one year after devastating explosion

Wilmington veterinary hospital reflects one year after devastating explosion

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Wednesday marks one year since a major explosion destroyed a newly built veterinary hospital in Wilmington and injured five firefighters who responded to the scene. The Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center had been preparing to open its new 32,000-square-foot facility off New Centre Drive when the explosion happened. The blast occurred after a driver struck gas lines at the property and left the scene. No employee…