Video shows the moment a gas explosion in Wilmington, North Carolina, left four firefighters injured after a suspect crashed into a veterinary clinic and hitting a gas line, according to authorities.

Three firefighters were injured and subsequently hospitalized — two with non-life-threatening injuries and another with severe burns to their hands and arms, Thurston said.

Hurricane Erin was weaker but a formidable-looking storm on Wednesday as it began to make its closest approach to the United States.