New Jersey Home Explosion Kills 2, Triggers Criminal Investigation

A devastating explosion destroyed a home in Washington Township, New Jersey, around 2 a.m. on May 11, killing two people, a man and a woman, whose identities have not been released. The blast, described by neighbors as a massive and terrifying event, was captured on security video showing the house engulfed in flames within moments, and it also damaged two adjacent homes. Authorities are investigating the incident as a criminal matter, believing the explosion was not accidental, while emphasizing there is no ongoing threat to the community. Neighbors recalled being jolted awake by the loud explosion, with some describing it as unlike anything they had experienced before. Firefighters responded quickly to extinguish the intense blaze, but it was too late to save the victims. Officials continue to investigate the cause of the explosion amid the ongoing inquiry.