Eleven firefighters injured in an explosion during a house fire
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SALISBURY, N.C. — December 15, 2025 A powerful explosion inside a Salisbury home injured eleven firefighters and sent two civilians to the hospital. Officials say the blast caused the roof to collapse as crews battled heavy fire inside the residence, as reported by several US media.
Within minutes of arrival, crews launched an interior attack in the home. Moments later, a violent explosion ripped through the structure, blowing out walls and lifting the roof before it crashed down on those inside.
The force of the blast was so intense that it knocked protective masks off several firefighters, leaving them exposed to smoke and debris.
Salisbury Fire Chief Robert Parnell has been quoted saying “the outside walls blew out (and) the roof came up and went back down... The resulting debris fell on firefighters and, in same cases, was projected at them, including bricks".
Eleven firefighters—suffered concussions, contusions, and smoke inhalation. Two civilians were also injured. All were transported to local hospitals, and officials confirmed that none of the injuries are life-threatening. By Tuesday, most had been released, though some remain under medical supervision.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the explosion. It has been reported investigators are focusing on a possible gas line rupture. However, the exact cause reportedly could take days or even weeks. Multiple agencies are reported to be involved in the investigation.
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https://www.ems1.com/fire-ems/13-injured-in-explosion-collapse-during-n-c-house…