Current:Home > reviewsDrone video captures aftermath of home explosion that left 2 dead in Bel Air, Maryland -GrowthSphere Strategies
Drone video captures aftermath of home explosion that left 2 dead in Bel Air, Maryland
View
Date:2025-04-19 00:48:05
Video shows the aftermath of a house explosion in Bel Air, Maryland, that left two people dead on Sunday.
According to the Harford County Fire and EMS, the victims were identified as the homeowner, 73-year-old Ray Corkran Jr., and a Baltimore Gas and Electric Company contractor, 35-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Alvarado.
First responders, including volunteer firefighters with the Abingdon Fire Company, arrived at the home in Bel Air, about 30 miles from Baltimore, around 6:40 a.m. They were initially called for an apparent house explosion.
Officials said the homeowner was pulled from the rubble. In addition to the fatalities, another person was reportedly injured.
Home explosion:1 dead, 1 hurt after apparent house explosion in Maryland
No evidence of criminal activity, officials say
The video shows the debris, smoke, and fire after the deadly blast that left at least 12 families displaced.
"Deputy State Fire Marshals and ATF agents have concluded their on-scene investigation and turned the scene over to the insurance representatives," officials said Monday. "Crews have already begun cleaning up the copious debris strewn throughout the neighborhood, and restoration companies are beginning to make repairs to nearby homes."
Officials plan to review all evidence collected at the scene, including gas and electrical piping. They said there was no evidence of criminal activity. The National Transportation Safety Board is also looking into the matter.
Authorities ask anyone who smelled gas in the area before the blast to contact them.
In a statement on Monday, the president of the Harford County Fire and EMS Association said, "We mourn alongside the family and friends who lost their loved ones today. Words cannot describe what you must be going through, but know that we are with you."
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
veryGood! (54959)
Related
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- New trial opens for American friends over fatal stabbing of Rome police officer
- Eagles 6-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announces his retirement after 12 seasons
- Powerball winning numbers for March 9, 2024 drawing: Jackpot rises to $521 million
- Sam Taylor
- How Eva Mendes Supported Ryan Gosling Backstage at the 2024 Oscars
- No. 8 Southern California tops No. 2 Stanford to win women's Pac-12 championship
- North Carolina downs Duke but Kyle Filipowski 'trip,' postgame incident overshadow ACC title
- Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
- A big night for Hollywood fashion: Oscars red carpet live updates
Ranking
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Relive the 2004 Oscars With All the Spray Tans, Thin Eyebrows and More
- For years, an Arkansas man walked 5 miles to work. Then hundreds in his community formed a makeshift rideshare service.
- See the Flamin' Hot Cast of Desperate Housewives Then and Now
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars
- No recoverable oil is left in the water from sheen off Southern California coast, officials say
- Mikaela Shiffrin wastes no time returning to winning ways in first race since January crash
Recommendation
Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
Broncos are sending receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Browns for two draft picks, AP sources say
Time change for 2024 daylight saving happened last night. Here are details on our spring forward.
Disney's 'Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae' for Women's History Month sparks backlash: 'My jaw hit the floor'
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’
March Madness automatic bids 2024: Who has clinched spot in men's NCAA Tournament?
Mark Ronson Teases Ryan Gosling's Bananas 2024 Oscars Performance of I'm Just Ken