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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 “the ground shook, cars lifted, and windows rattled,” 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.
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama State Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man Thursday evening in Walker County.
Authorities identified the victim as Roger D. Naramore, a resident of Nauvoo, Alabama.
The collision occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 5, approximately five miles north of Jasper.
According to Senior Trooper Gregory Corble, Naramore was operating a Suzuki VZ800 motorcycle when he collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 32-year-old Kayla House.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but Naramore was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.