BALTIMORE — At least one person is dead and several people, some possibly children, were trapped after an explosion rocked a Baltimore neighborhood, according to multiple media reports.
The Baltimore firefighters union on Monday reported several houses were damaged by an explosion that has left “at least five people, some children” trapped. https://t.co/FdzK1k9rL0
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) August 10, 2020
Several homes were damaged in Northwest Baltimore in what is being called a “major” gas explosion, The Baltimore Sun reported.
It happened just before 10 a.m. and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company are on the scene, NBC News reported.
On scene of a major gas explosion at Labyrinth and Reisterstown Rd. involving 3 homes. 2 occupants transported in serious condition, 1 adult woman deceased as BCFD continue to search for more. pic.twitter.com/4Hzrjkaled
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) August 10, 2020
One woman was killed and at least two others were seriously injured, fire officials told the newspaper.
Officials are still searching for more victims, WBFF reported.
At least three homes were destroyed, WJZ reported.
#BCOFD // House Explosion// Multiple units from Baltimore County has been requested to assist Baltimore City Fire Department with a house explosion. ^MJ pic.twitter.com/zUQwrYcJ3K
— Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) August 10, 2020
Major explosion reported in BaltimoreHAPPENING NOW: A major explosion has been reported in Baltimore with several houses destroyed and multiple people trapped, including some children.
Posted by ABC 7 News - WJLA on Monday, August 10, 2020
The explosion happened on the fourth anniversary of the Flower Branch Apartments explosion in Silver Spring, Maryland, WJLA reported. That blast killed seven people, including two children. The National Transportation Safety Board said a faulty gas regulator caused the 2016 explosion, WJLA reported.
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