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Illinois blast damages more than 50 buildings
CANTON, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly gas explosion in central Illinois (all times local):
4:40 p.m.
Authorities say three properties, including a historic Opera House, have been condemned a day after a natural gas explosion in the central Illinois city of Canton that killed a utility worker.
Canton Police Chief Rick Nichols said at a news conference Thursday afternoon that the Opera House was damaged beyond repair.
Nichols says 48 other buildings in the downtown area were damaged but can be fixed.
Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/us/article/The-Latest-Utility-worker-killed-in-blast-10620584.php