US EditionHouse Explosion North of St. Louis Injures 3, Destroys Homes
The explosion damaged or destroyed 25 homes, injured three people, and displaced multiple families while authorities continue investigating the cause, with no gas issues found so far.
- At least three people were injured Monday when an explosion occurred in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri, and they were transported to the hospital.
- Investigators from the St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit and Blackjack Fire Protection District lead the probe, joined by Spire and ATF crews who shut off gas to about 30 homes as a precaution, with no infrastructure issues reported in recent months.
- Crews completed an accounting of residents by late morning, and search teams with cadaver-sniffing dogs found no bodies after the explosion.
- The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Saint Angela Merici, 3860 N. Highway 67 in Florissant, while multiple victims were taken to the Mercy burn unit and a donation station was set up at the fire house at 5675 North Highway 67.
- Officials urged the public to avoid the area around Evan Aire Drive while emergency crews and local authorities continue their work, as affected families find refuge but face uncertain recovery.
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At least 3 injured in St. Louis County home explosion - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — At least three people were injured Tuesday morning in a home explosion that caused widespread damage in north St. Louis County, authorities said. The blast was reported around 9:13 a.m. in the 13,800 block of Evan Aire Drive in unincorporated St. Louis County. The Blackjack Fire Protection District, St. Louis County police from the North County precinct and multiple other agencies responded. Police said three peop…
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