Two Dead in Bel Air House Explosion
Two Dead in Bel Air House Explosion
Two Dead in Bel Air House Explosion
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A deadly home explosion in Bel Air, Maryland, on Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of homeowner Ray Corkran Jr., 73, and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) contractor Jose Rodriguez-Alvarado, 35. The explosion, which occurred shortly after firefighters were called to the scene for a reported gas leak, displaced 12 families and damaged multiple surrounding houses. Emergency teams and investigators, including the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the ATF Task Force, have concluded their on-scene investigation and found no evidence of criminal activity, focusing instead on accidental causes. Restoration efforts have begun on neighboring homes, and investigators are reviewing evidence such as gas and electrical piping. Meanwhile, a separate home explosion in Smyrna, Tennessee, saw neighbors heroically rescuing an elderly couple and their dog. Both incidents highlight the community efforts and ongoing investigations into the causes of the explosions.

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