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Home Explosion in Maryland Injures 1, Requires 3 Crews to Douse Flames

An explosion razed a home in suburban Baltimore, officials said, sending one person to the hospital for injuries and requiring aid from dozens of firefighters to douse the flames. Baltimore County fire officials said they were called to the scene …

Investigation Underway into Cause of Home Explosion That Killed 2 in Pittsburgh Suburb

A massive explosion killed two people and destroyed a house in the Pittsburgh area near the Ohio River, authorities said Tuesday. Aerial images from the scene in Crescent Township in the northwest Pittsburgh suburbs showed smoking ruins with the structure …

Another Home Explosion in New Jersey Sends Five to Hospitals

WEST MILFORD, N.J. (AP) — Five people were transported to hospitals after an explosion at a New Jersey home on Friday night, police said. The house in West Milford was heavily damaged by the explosion around 9 p.m., the West …

New Jersey Home Blast That Killed 4 Was Caused by Explosive Materials in the House

A house fire and explosion in New Jersey that killed two men and two young children earlier this month was caused by explosive materials found in the residence, authorities announced Tuesday. The explosion likely originated in the rear left corner …

Homeowners Had Issues with Hot Water Tank Before Deadly Blast in Pennsylvania

The owners of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend were having issues with their hot water tank, authorities said, but the cause of the blast that killed five people β€” including two municipal officials β€”remains under investigation. …

2 Charged With Murder After Missouri Home Explosion Kills 4

Two men were charged with murder in a house explosion near St. Louis that authorities say killed four people who were assembling fireworks in a garage. St. Louis County prosecutors say 37-year-old Terrell Cooks and 43-year-old Seneca Mahan made fireworks …

Flint, Michigan Home Explosion Kills 1, Leaves 2 Missing

At least one person died and two remained missing following a fire and explosion at a home in Michigan that damaged several adjacent homes and sent debris falling onto a neighborhood, authorities said. Fire Department Battalion Chief Ramsey Clapper told …

Row Home Explosion Sparks Fire That Spreads to Nine Other Homes in Pennsylvania

Authorities say an early morning house explosion in the eastern Pennsylvania city of Allentown blew off the front of the row home and led to a fire that spread to nine other homes, but no serious injuries were immediately reported. …

Explosion Levels New Jersey Home, Injuring Lone Occupant

An explosion leveled a home in New Jersey on Monday, injuring the lone occupant, who was pulled from the burning rubble by an off-duty police officer and first responders. Heavy flames and a large plume of smoke rose from the …

New Jersey Utility Fined $300K for Violations that Caused Explosion

New Jersey state officials have fined a utility company $300,000 for safety violations that led to a home explosion and fire last year. The fine against South Jersey Gas was announced Tuesday by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. …