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Multiple House Explosion Reported in Florissant, Blast Felt Miles Away
Authorities have confirmed that three homes were destroyed in a series of powerful explosions in Florissant, Missouri.
The incidents occurred in the area of New Halls Ferry Road near West Florissant and Lindbergh Boulevard, prompting a massive emergency response.
According to officials, firefighters, police, and EMS crews rushed to the scene within minutes of the blasts.
First responders are working to extinguish fires, secure the area, and assess the structural damage.
The cause of the explosions remains under investigation, and no official details have yet been released regarding injuries or fatalities.
Residents across Florissant and surrounding communities reported hearing a loud explosion that shook buildings and shattered windows.
Some accounts describe the impact as so strong that โthe ground shook, cars lifted, and windows rattled,โ with sirens immediately converging from every direction.
Witnesses also reported feeling the blast miles away, with residents in parts of St. Louis City, including the Goodfellow area, confirming they experienced the shockwave.
Authorities are urging the public to stay clear of the affected neighborhoods while crews continue their emergency operations.
This is a developing story, and additional details will be released as soon as they are confirmed by officials.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (Barnstable County) โ Emergency crews responded to a reported aircraft crash at Provincetown Municipal Airport on Race Point Road earlier today.
Authorities confirmed that a privately owned aircraft crashed on airport property and subsequently caught fire.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the fire is now under control.
Preliminary information from units on scene indicates that one person was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash and is believed to be deceased.
Official confirmation of the fatality is pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Airport operations and surrounding areas were secured as emergency personnel worked the scene.
Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available from authorities.