Photos: Explosion damages restaurants in Asheboro

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Asheboro Fire and Rescue is investigating after an explosion caused extensive damage to a pair of restaurants.

Just before midnight on Saturday, an explosion was reported near Coach’s Neighborhood Grill on NC 49 that caused the roof to collapse along with a wall, according to the Asheboro Police Department.

Investigators say that a possible gas explosion at Chu’s Express, which neighbors Coach’s, pushed a shared wall several inches into Coach’s, causing damage to ceiling tiles and insulation…

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