2 burned after boiler explosion forces evacuations at Walnut Creek senior living facility

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- Residents of an assisted living facility in Walnut Creek were allowed back inside after an explosion prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon.

About 60 residents, many of them in wheelchairs, were forced out of the building as emergency crews responded to Tiffany Court Assisted Living on San Miguel Drive.

Firefighters were called to the facility following reports of a boiler explosion that sparked a small fire.

The fire was contained to the boiler room.

Two contractors working on the boiler suffered burns, officials said.

One resident who experienced breathing problems was also taken to a hospital.

The emergency appeared to be under control, and residents were allowed to return to the facility.