On Monday morning, an explosion rocked a two-story apartment building in Detroit, injuring about a dozen people, including six children. The blast occurred around 4 a.m., damaging the structure severely and causing significant burns to some residents. Three individuals were reported in critical condition. Emergency responders acted swiftly to assist the terrified residents, many of whom were forced to escape through windows. A resident, Ashley Ridner, described the chaos and a prior gas smell noticed before the incident. Investigators aim to determine the cause, leading to the building's demolition for further examination.
About a dozen people were injured - including six kids - when a sudden explosion tore through an apartment building in Detroit on Monday, sending terrified residents scrambling out their windows to safety.
The blast badly damaged the two-story, 12-unit building around 4 a.m., raining bricks and glass on the streets below and leaving some residents with severe burns.
Ashley Ridner said she lived in one of the apartments with her boyfriend and the couple's 5-year-old son and that the family climbed out their window when their front and back doors became blocked after the explosion.
Sims said, 'Without their fast response and fast-thinking, this could have been a lot worse,' highlighting the critical importance of the firefighters' rapid action.
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