St. Louis County, MO – A powerful home explosion in north St. Louis County left at least three people injured Monday morning, prompting a large emergency response and an ongoing investigation.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the blast was reported around 9:13 a.m. in the 13,800 block of Evan Aire Drive in unincorporated St. Louis County. Fire officials from the Blackjack Fire Protection District, officers from the St. Louis County Police North County Precinct, and multiple other fire and police agencies arrived on scene shortly after.
Authorities said three people were transported from the scene with injuries. The extent of those injuries has not been released. Police also confirmed that several nearby homes sustained widespread damage, with debris scattered throughout the neighborhood.
The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit, along with the Blackjack Fire Protection District, will remain on site throughout the day to assess the damage and determine what caused the explosion. Officials urged residents to avoid the area, warning that ongoing operations and structural instability may pose additional risks.
Witnesses in the neighborhood reported hearing a loud blast that shook nearby homes and sent smoke billowing into the air. Firefighters could be seen working to extinguish lingering flames and searching through debris.
Investigators have not yet said whether foul play is suspected, but they confirmed that the cause remains under review. Emergency crews expect to continue their work into the evening.
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