US Edition3 Injured, 20 Homes Damaged in St. Louis County Home Explosion
A major explosion injured four people and damaged over 20 homes in north St. Louis County, with authorities investigating the cause and urging residents to avoid the area.
- A major home explosion occurred on Monday morning, August 25, 2025, in Old Jamestown near Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri.
- Reports differ on the cause, but authorities including the St. Louis County Police and bomb and arson units are investigating the incident.
- The explosion damaged or destroyed five homes, caused fires in several others, activated multiple building alarms, and forced evacuation of a nearby Walmart.
- At least four people were injured; one person sustained severe injuries while others had minor injuries, and multiple patients were sent to Mercy burn unit.
- Emergency teams continue rescue and investigation efforts, while local officials urge residents to avoid the area for safety and effective response.
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Video captures devastating aftermath of St. Louis County home explosion that left teen critically injured
Home explosion near St. Louis damages over 20 properties and reportedly leaves 18-year-old with life-threatening injuries as investigators work to determine the cause.
3 injured, 20 homes damaged in St. Louis County home explosion
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) - Three people were hospitalized and approximately 20 homes damaged following an explosion Monday morning in unincorporated north St. Louis County. According to Black Jack Fire Chief Paul Peebles, crews responded to reports of a home explosion in the area of 13800 block of Evan Aire Dr. around 9:15 a.m. When they arrived, they found five homes on fire with "not much left of them there." During a late morning news con…
'Widespread damage' in St. Louis County explosion, three injured
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) - Officials are responding to an explosion in unincorporated north St. Louis County Monday. According to Black Jack Fire Chief Paul Peebles, crews responded to reports of a home explosion in the area of 13800 block of Evan Aire Dr. around 9:15 a.m. When they arrived, they found five homes on fire with "not much left of them there." At least three people were rescued and transported to the hospital with other injuries…
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