The phrase "affected by the explosion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe individuals, objects, or areas that have experienced an impact or change due to an explosion.
Example: "The buildings in the vicinity were severely affected by the explosion, leading to extensive damage and casualties."
Alternatives: "impacted by the explosion" or "influenced by the explosion."
Some users received texts to their phones asking "Have you been affected by the explosion?" without any indication of where the danger was.
Next to the Wilkersons, the Boudins and the Weathermen themselves, the people most affected by the explosion were the owners and residents of the adjoining buildings.
Solicitor Des Collins, who has represented a large number of nearby residents affected by the explosion, said the result would serve as a wake-up call to the industry.
The inspectorate said the four killed were maintenance workers trying to clear the section affected by the explosion two weeks ago, which is more than a half-mile underground at the Zasyadko mine here.
But what bothered me about this otherwise engrossing account is the statement that "next to the Wilkersons, the Boudins and the Weathermen themselves, the people most affected by the explosion were the owners and residents of the adjoining buildings".
Last Monday, Mr. Darbee and other PG&E executives appeared at a San Bruno firehouse to announce the establishment of a $100 million fund to help those affected by the explosion.
According to the army, two soldiers suffered serious injuries on Tuesday, six more were left with minor injuries, and 11 were affected by the explosions' blast waves.
"A horrific disaster happened today during the Boston Marathon and our hearts go out to those who were affected by the explosions that shook our nation and took the lives of two.
A number of other publicly quoted companies have been affected by the largest explosion in Britain in peace time.
The Metropolitan Police said security for the funeral in central London would not be affected by the Boston explosions and that it was a very different event.
