House Explosion in Bel Air, Maryland, Kills One

A house explosion in Bel Air, Maryland, resulted in at least one death and two injuries, prompting an extensive response from over 60 first responders. Firefighters were initially called to the area for a reported gas leak around 6:40 a.m., shortly before the explosion occurred, which leveled the house and caused significant damage to a neighboring home. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast, which may be related to an ongoing electrical issue in the vicinity, although this has not been confirmed. Emergency services continue to search the debris for potential victims, but officials have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The home was reportedly for sale, and it remains unclear if it was occupied at the time of the explosion. Investigations are being conducted by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Baltimore Gas & Electric.