Detroit apartment explosion injures 13, including 6 children

A powerful explosion early Monday morning at a two-story apartment building in Detroit injured twelve individuals, including six children, with three suffering critical burns. The blast, which occurred around 4 a.m., caused extensive damage to the building and prompted a swift response from approximately 60 first responders. Residents described the explosion as sounding like a bomb, and many had to escape through windows as the front and back doors were blocked. Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms praised the firefighters for their quick actions, noting that without them, the situation could have been much worse. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with initial signs pointing to a possible gas leak, and the building is set to be demolished to aid in the inquiry. Authorities confirmed that no one else was present in the building at the time of the explosion.