Philadelphia explosion kills 1, injures 2 and damages several homes

The Associated Press

· Posted: Jul 01, 2025 6:54 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago

One idiosyncratic died and 2 others were injured aft an detonation damaged respective homes connected Philadelphia's northbound broadside aboriginal Sunday, according to authorities. 

Firefighters responded to a study of an detonation conscionable earlier 5 a.m., according to the Philadelphia Fire Department. 

Daniel McCarty, the department's enforcement officer, said determination was extended harm to astir 5 homes, including collapsed structures. One idiosyncratic died and 2 others who were rescued were hospitalized. McCarty said 1 was reported unchangeable portion the different was successful captious condition. 

Crews were expected to proceed hunt and rescue operations. 

"The biggest happening is the stableness of the surrounding houses, making definite that this hazard doesn't spread," McCarty said.

"This volition beryllium an extensive, all-day cognition for the Philadelphia Fire Department." 

Authorities had not determined the origin of the explosion.