1 missing, 2 injured after house explosion on Whidbey Island

Investigation begins into cause of Leland home explosion

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — We have new details about a home explosion that happened in the Magnolia Greens neighborhood in Leland last month.  Leland Fire Chief Ronnie Hayes says the investigation into what caused that explosion began Thursday.  He says it took time to position equipment and bring investigators to the site.   The State Bureau of Investigations, the State Fire Marshall and representatives from the HOA’s insurance company all were on sit…

Fire chief says illegal fireworks caused massive explosion on Whidbey Island

Officials now say illegal homemade fireworks caused Tuesday’s massive house explosion. Investigators confirmed that a man who was trying to manufacture these fireworks was killed in the blast.

1 person missing after Oak Harbor explosion inside home

A massive home explosion and fire rattled a neighborhood in Oak Harbor Tuesday evening. Three adults were inside the home at the time of the explosion; two escaped, and one individual has not yet been accounted for. Oak Harbor home explosion RELATED STORIESAmazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years2 dead after car plunges off Edmonds ferry dock during high-speed police chase The explosion occurred just bef…

One missing, two injured after explosion on North Whidbey

The cause of the explosion is unknown. An investigation is ongoing.

1 missing, 2 injured after house explosion on Whidbey Island

An explosion at a Whidbey Island home leaves one missing and two injured. Firefighters and deputies respond to the evening incident. Investigation ongoing.