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A State Police officer inspected the rubble after a natural gas explosion leveled Scores Gentleman's Club in Springfield.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

The windows were blown out of Punta Cana Restaurant and Bar on Chestnut Street.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Firefighters stood at the scene of the explosion.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Bricks scattered along a parking lot at the scene of the explosion.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

A nearby building had several broken windows.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Dennis Leger, an aide to the fire commissioner of Springfield, spoke to the media.

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The scene on Worthington Street after the natural gas explosion.

Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe

Angel Rivera helped replace broken windows in apartment buildings near the scene.