Massive explosion levels New Jersey home, rocks neighborhood
The community of Washington Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, was rocked by a massive explosion that leveled a home in the early hours of Sunday morning. The blast, which occurred around 2 a.m., was so powerful that neighbors likened it to a bomb going off.
According to the Washington Township Police Department, the explosion took place at a residence on Tranquility Court and Orion Way. The house was fully engulfed in flames and heavily damaged by the blast. Responding officers and firefighters from the Washington Fire Department arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire.
Tragically, two individuals, a man and a woman, were reportedly found dead in the rubble of the destroyed home. The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation into the cause of the explosion, along with assistance from the Washington Township police and fire departments, as well as the New Jersey Fire Marshal’s Office.
Neighbors in the area were shaken by the force of the explosion, with some describing it as a “huge, huge” event that sounded like a bomb detonating. Video footage captured by local news station WPVI showed significant damage to neighboring homes and vehicles.
Residents who live blocks away from the site of the explosion reported being awakened by the blast and quickly evacuating their homes. The entire community is reeling from the destruction and loss caused by this tragic event.
As investigations continue into the cause of the explosion, the tight-knit community of Washington Township is coming together to support one another in the wake of this devastating incident. Our thoughts are with the families of those affected by this tragedy, and we hope for answers and closure in the days ahead.
