TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Federal and local officials say a fatal explosion and fire at JJ's Restaurant on the Plaza last month were sparked by natural gas vapors in the restaurant.
Authorities say employees were unable to turn off pilot lights for the stove and hot water heater before the explosion occurred.
The report released Wednesday by the Kansas City Fire Department states the fire began in the kitchen's cooking area when uncontained liquid gas was ignited.
The explosion and fire injured 16 people and killed 46-year-old Megan Cramer -- a server at JJ's.
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