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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.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.