Residents across Florissant and St. Louis City were shaken late Sunday after a powerful house explosion sent shockwaves across the region, rattling windows, shaking buildings, and sparking widespread alarm. The blast occurred near New Halls Ferry and West Florissant Avenue, with people reporting that the impact could be felt miles away, including as far as Goodfellow Boulevard in St. Louis City.
Witnesses described the terrifying moment as the ground trembled beneath them, cars lifted slightly off the pavement, and windows rattled violently. One resident near the scene shared, “Our whole building shook … windows, cars, everything moved. Within seconds, all you could hear were sirens coming from every direction.”
Emergency crews rushed to the scene almost immediately after the explosion, with sirens converging from multiple directions as first responders worked to secure the area. Firefighters, police, and medical units quickly established a perimeter around the destroyed home to search for possible victims and assess the risk of secondary hazards, including gas leaks or structural collapses.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been officially confirmed, but early reports indicate it was centered at a residence in Florissant. Debris from the blast scattered across surrounding yards, and several neighboring homes sustained damage from the force of the explosion.
Social media quickly lit up with residents sharing their experiences, noting how far the shockwaves traveled. From Florissant to neighborhoods inside St. Louis City, people reported hearing a deep boom and feeling their homes tremble. Many initially thought it could have been an earthquake, only to learn moments later that a house explosion had occurred.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding injuries or fatalities, though unconfirmed reports suggest at least one person may have been inside the residence at the time. Investigators are working with local utility companies to determine whether a gas leak or another mechanical failure played a role in the blast.
As of late Sunday, cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing, and residents are being asked to avoid the area around New Halls Ferry and West Florissant while emergency crews continue their work.
This devastating incident has left many shaken, both physically and emotionally, as the community awaits answers about what caused such a powerful explosion that could be felt across much of the St. Louis region.
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