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11 firefighters and 2 other people injured after North Carolina house fire and explosion

A gas-line explosion during firefighting caused major structural collapse, injuring 13 including 11 firefighters, none with life-threatening injuries, Salisbury officials said.

  • A house fire and explosion in Salisbury, North Carolina injured 11 firefighters and 2 civilians on Monday evening.
  • Salisbury Fire Chief Bob Parnell said the firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries like contusions, concussions and smoke inhalation.
  • The explosion occurred when firefighters began attacking the blaze, blowing out walls and lifting the roof before it collapsed.
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11 firefighters and 2 other people injured after North Carolina house fire and explosion

North Carolina officials say 11 firefighters and two people were injured in a house fire explosion in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.

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WCNC broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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