Massive Fire and Explosion Devastate Woodstock Neighborhood

A house in Woodstock, Illinois, caught fire after a possible natural gas explosion, with firefighters battling massive flames that consumed the home. The incident occurred after a crew working on the city sewer system hit a gas main, leading to reports of gas in houses. Streets were closed, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for the vicinity due to a natural gas leak. The Woodstock Public Library was closed for the day, and St. Mary Catholic Church was evacuated. The cause of the explosion and any injuries or casualties are currently unknown.