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Former Propane Worker Charged in Virginia House Blast That Killed Firefighter

A former employee of a propane supplier has been charged in the death of a volunteer firefighter who died while responding to a house explosion in Sterling, Virginia in February, officials said this week. Roger Bentley was indicted Monday on …

Pennsylvania Man Killed When Fireworks Exploded in His Garage

A man was killed when some fireworks exploded at his Pennsylvania home, state police said. Michael Cross, 55, of Union City, was working in his garage when the blast occurred around 10:15 a.m. Sunday in the Erie County community. Neighbors …

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 — including two municipal officials —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. …