ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One Atlanta business temporarily closed their doors after a gas explosion nearby damaged their building.

The gas explosion that destroyed an apartment building near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night was caused by “an act of vandalism involving copper theft,” according to the building’s management company.

Fire officials said the explosion happened at the Northside Plaza apartment complex, located on Markham Street, across the street from the stadium.

Jeremiah Brooks pointed out the damage caused by a gas explosion at the Northside Plaza Apartments.

He’s the executive chef of Rosie’s Café, located just a few feet away from where the explosion happened.

Brooks gave Atlanta News First an exclusive tour of the debris scattered b

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