Two People Hurt in Union County Home Explosion

How did the explosion happen and what caused it?

Firefighters were called to a home in Union County, North Carolina, early Tuesday morning after an explosion. When they arrived, they found the home engulfed in flames.

Two people inside the home were injured in the blast and were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are not yet known.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

What kind of damage was done to the home?

The explosion caused significant damage to the home. The roof was blown off, and the walls were badly damaged.

The home is currently uninhabitable.

What are neighbors saying about the explosion?

Neighbors said they heard a loud boom and felt their homes shake.

One neighbor said, "It was like a bomb went off. I've never heard anything like it before."

What are officials saying about the explosion?

Officials are still investigating the cause of the explosion.

They are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Union County Sheriff's Office.