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local15 days ago•33 min saved

Whidbey Island fireworks stash sparks house explosion, injuring three firefighters

Three Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue crews responded to a Smugglers Cove Road home on Whidbey Island when a large cache of fireworks ignited, causing a massive explosion heard for miles. Two deputy chiefs and one firefighter were injured; two firefighters were treated and released, while the third underwent hand surgery and remained hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center. Two homeowners were hospitalized and are expected to recover. Three homes were damaged, with two destroyed. Investigators from Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue and the Island County Sheriff's Office are probing the fireworks quantities and types involved, and fundraising efforts have been launched to aid the injured and affected residents.

via KOMO|

#firefighters #fireworks #harborview-medical-center

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Home Explosion in Gladstone Kills One Person and a Dog

A house in Gladstone, Missouri, was destroyed in a powerful explosion that killed a man and a dog, with the cause under investigation and no injuries reported.

via ABC News|

#gladstone-missouri #house-explosion #house-rubble

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Jefferson City House Explosion Injures Six, Investigation Underway

Six people were injured in a house explosion in Jefferson City, Missouri, early Saturday morning. Emergency crews, including the Jefferson City Fire Department and Special Operations Rescue Team, responded to the scene, providing critical care and extricating victims from debris. Two patients were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia, while four others were transported by ambulance. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and two pets were also rescued. Multiple agencies provided mutual aid, and the Jefferson City Public Works Department assisted with debris removal.

via KY3|

#emergency-response #house-explosion #injuries

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Six Injured in Jefferson City House Explosion, Investigation Underway

Six people were rescued from a house explosion in Jefferson City early Saturday morning, with injuries ranging from moderate to severe. Emergency crews, including the Jefferson City Fire Department and various mutual-aid resources, worked to free the trapped individuals, requiring tunneling through debris. Two victims were airlifted to University Hospital, while four others were transported by ambulance. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and debris removal efforts are ongoing.

via krcgtv.com|

#house-explosion #injuries #investigation

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Wisconsin House Explosion Linked to Ammunition Ignition

A house explosion in Middleton, Wisconsin, killed two people and caused a fire that likely ignited stored ammunition, leading to reported gunfire sounds. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and the names of the deceased will be released after autopsies. A dog survived the incident and is in good condition.

via The Associated Press|

#ammunition #fatalities #fire

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic New Hampshire House Explosion Claims Woman's Life, Injures Girl

A grandmother was killed and her 11-year-old granddaughter injured in a house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire during a snowstorm, caused by a tree falling onto a propane tank. The girl was taken to a Boston hospital with burns, while the community is rallying around the family to help them with fundraisers. The cause of the explosion and fire remains under investigation.

via CBS Boston|

#derry-nh #grandmother-killed #house-explosion

tragic-accident2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic House Explosion in Derry, NH Claims One Life and Injures Child

A house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire resulted in the death of an elderly woman and serious burn injuries to an 11-year-old girl, who is currently being treated at a Boston hospital. The explosion, which occurred after a tree fell on propane tanks near the home, led to the collapse of the house. Emergency crews are still on the scene, and the incident is under investigation.

via Boston 25 News|

#derry #fire-marshal #house-explosion

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal House Explosion in New Hampshire Leaves One Dead and One Injured

A house explosion in New Hampshire during a spring storm resulted in one fatality and one person injured, identified as a female juvenile, who was taken to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to be storm-related, with a tree falling on the house near propane tanks. The identities of the deceased and injured individuals have not been released.

via ABC News|

#accidentsdisasters #fatality #fire

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Fatal House Explosion in New Hampshire During Nor'easter

One person has died and another has been hospitalized after a house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire. The homeowner's mother-in-law and 11-year-old daughter were able to escape the home but suffered burns. The Derry Fire Department is investigating the incident, and updates are expected as the situation develops.

via NBC Boston|

#accidentsdisasters #burns #derry

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal House Explosion in New Hampshire Amid Nor'easter

A house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire during a nor'easter has resulted in the death of a grandmother and the hospitalization of an 11-year-old girl with burns. The incident occurred when a tree fell on a propane tank during the storm, causing a fire to erupt. The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office has been called to investigate the cause of the explosion.

via WCVB Boston|

#derry #fire #house-explosion

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic House Explosion in Pennsylvania Claims Two Lives

A man and woman were found dead at the scene of a "severe" house explosion in Crescent Township, Pennsylvania, which also damaged two other homes. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with officials noting the presence of natural gas and propane from private wells. The blast was felt throughout the area, and at least two other homes suffered damage.

via NBC News|

#accidents-and-disasters #allegheny-county #fatalities

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic House Explosion in Pennsylvania Claims Two Lives

A house explosion and fire in Crescent Township, Pennsylvania, resulted in the deaths of one man and one woman, with the cause of the explosion yet to be determined. Emergency responders described the scene as one of complete devastation, with the home leveled and the fire spreading throughout the area. At least two other homes were damaged, and officials are investigating the presence of natural gas and propane on the site as potential factors in the explosion.

via ABC News|

#casualties #fire #house-explosion

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic House Explosion Claims Two Lives in Crescent Township

A house explosion in Crescent Township, Allegheny County, resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, with two other homes damaged in the blast. Emergency management and fire marshal staff are on the scene, and the Bureau Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms is assisting in the investigation. Authorities are urging people to avoid the area as they continue to gather information about the incident.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#accidentsdisasters #allegheny-county #crescent-township

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fatal House Explosion Prompts Rapid Response in Crescent Township"

Emergency responders and natural gas workers rushed to a fatal house explosion and fire in Crescent Township, Allegheny County, where at least two people have died. The explosion, which occurred around 9 a.m., resulted in heavy black smoke billowing into the sky, and Columbia Gas crews are on the scene despite the home being served by a private gas well. Allegheny County Emergency Services is also assisting, and officials have urged the public to stay out of the area.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

#allegheny-county #crescent-township #emergency-responders

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fatal House Explosion Rocks Crescent Township, Pittsburgh Area"

Two people are dead after a large house explosion in Crescent Township, with reports of homes several miles away being damaged. The explosion occurred just before 9 a.m., and Columbia gas spokesperson has stated that their crews are on the scene and have determined the property involved is not served by them, but is a private gas well.

via WPXI Pittsburgh|

#accidents-and-disasters #crescent-township #damage