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One dead, one wounded in Maryland house blast.

Harford officials are digging into a mysterious house explosion that left debris scattered across the area. What happened? We demand answers.

Published August 11, 2024 at 9:49am by Julia Gomez

Maryland House Explosion Leaves One Dead

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Harford County, Maryland fire officials are investigating an apparent house explosion that left one person dead and another injured.

"When units arrived [they saw] a debris field."
— Jeff Sexton, Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association's public information officer

Abingdon Fire Company and Harford County Fire and EMS units were dispatched to the scene at 6:42 a.m., according to Jeff Sexton, the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association's public information officer.

The explosion occurred around 30 miles northeast of Baltimore in Bel Air. The road leading to the house is closed.

Officials said the property is an active crime scene and a search and rescue operation is underway. The fire department assured there is no threat to public safety.

The fire department was initially called to investigate a gas leak, according to Oliver Alkire, Master Deputy from the Maryland State Fire Marshall office.

Drones Prohibited

"Recreational drones are not permitted over an emergency scene."
— Fire Department Facebook post

Drones are prohibited from the area as officials are using aircraft to search the debris.