Ohio house explosion caught on camera; minor injuries reported

On Dec 28, 2021

Wild video shows a massive home explosion Monday night in northern Ohio. A vacant house exploded in south Toledo, captured on video by a neighbor’s security camera.Officials with Toledo Fire & Rescue Department posted video of the explosion to social media channels Monday night, saying multiple crews are on the scene. It happened around 7 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Eldred and Western avenues, officials said. A bright flash lights up the screen and debris is scattered across neighboring lawns and the street.Authorities said one adult was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Two others were evaluated at the scene and released, fire officials said. What caused the explosion remains unknown.WLWT is working to learn more and will update this story as details become available.

TOLEDO, Ohio —

Wild video shows a massive home explosion Monday night in northern Ohio.

A vacant house exploded in south Toledo, captured on video by a neighbor’s security camera.

Officials with Toledo Fire & Rescue Department posted video of the explosion to social media channels Monday night, saying multiple crews are on the scene.

It happened around 7 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Eldred and Western avenues, officials said. A bright flash lights up the screen and debris is scattered across neighboring lawns and the street.

Authorities said one adult was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Two others were evaluated at the scene and released, fire officials said.

What caused the explosion remains unknown.

WLWT is working to learn more and will update this story as details become available.