A devastating tragedy has struck Ohio as four lives were tragically lost in a house explosion.
Multiple residents in Ellsworth Township reported feeling their homes shake around 7 a.m. on Saturday. Dispatchers received several calls regarding the incident.
The fire department took to its social media page, informing the public about a house explosion that took place on Huxley Road. They urged people to stay away from the area.
Upon arrival, the first responders observed that the house had been completely devastated, yet it was still engulfed in flames.
The fire crews diligently worked to extinguish the flames, while the rescuers conducted a thorough search of the residence in hopes of finding any potential victims.
Four individuals tragically lost their lives, as reported by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Unfortunately, their identities have not yet been disclosed.
Debris is seen scattered throughout the property in the video footage captured at the scene.
According to the neighbors, the explosion was of such magnitude that it caused the windows in their houses to shatter.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently collecting evidence and waiting for the medical examiners to identify all the victims before making any determination regarding the cause of the fire and explosion.
The investigation is still open and is currently ongoing.
