Crime & Safety
2 Injured In South Jersey House Explosion: Reports
Two women were injured when a house exploded in Vineland on Wednesday, according to published reports.
VINELAND, NJ — Two women were reportedly injured when a house exploded in Vineland on Wednesday, according to published reports.
Two women were injured in the explosion, which happened on Cornucopia Avenue at about 12:30 p.m., CBS 3 reports.
A family member told 6 ABC his wife and mother were both in the home at the time of the explosion. One woman walked out on her own and the other was pulled from the rubble.
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It wasn't clear what caused the explosion, although an exploding propane tank is one possible cause, according to The Daily Journal. Four of nine dogs that were living at the home are missing.
Another structure nearby appeared to be unharmed by the explosion, according to Fox 29.
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Earlier in the day, a police dispatcher confirmed to Patch that firefighters were on the scene, but couldn't provide any additional information.
#BREAKING Officials are on scene of a house explosion in Vineland, NJ that injured at least one person. Stay with #ActionNews for updates on this developing story. #6abc pic.twitter.com/4NpTkKkPck
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