From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 10, 2020
One killed as several homes explode in Baltimore
Baltimore firefighters say an explosion leveled several homes in the city on Monday, killing one person and critically injuring others.
The explosion takes place at the 6500 block of Reisterstown Road, near where much of the city’s large Jewish community is centered.
Reports indicate a gas line may have been to blame for the blast.
The Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 says on Twitter that one person has been pronounced dead on the scene. The union also said that three people were in critical condition after being rescued by firefighters.
Off Duty #BCFDSRO Special Rescue Operations personnel are being called in to the scene. Search and rescue operations continue.@BaltimoreFire @BCFDL734 @officers964 are being supported by @BaltCoFire @iafflocal1311 due to the complexity and size of this incident. pic.twitter.com/tdS8P3eCHZ
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 10, 2020
The union says that special rescue operation units were searching for other people.
Photos tweeted by the union show what appears to be a collapsed building and debris strewn about.
— with AP
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