Three people hurt in explosion near SeaWorld San Diego hotel

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Authorities say an explosion at a hotel near SeaWorld San Diego has injured three people, one seriously.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque (loo-KAY') said the cause of Wednesday's explosion at the Heritage Inn Sea World Hotel is unclear.

The victims were taken to a hospital to be treated for burns.

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