Detroit Apartment Explosion Injures 13, Including Six Children and Pregnant Woman

Early morning blast caused severe damage, left three in critical condition, and prompted a rapid rescue and ongoing investigation into a possible gas leak.

The explosion occurred around 4 a.m. on March 31, 2025, at a 12-unit apartment building in Detroit's west side, injuring 13 people, including six children and a pregnant woman.
Three people, including a 3-year-old girl, remain in critical condition with severe burns, while others sustained minor injuries and have been treated and released.
Firefighters quickly rescued residents trapped in the building, some of whom were preparing to jump from windows, preventing further casualties.
The two-story building was demolished later that day due to extensive structural damage, including blown-out bricks and shattered windows, to facilitate the investigation.
Authorities are focusing on the apartment where the critically injured victims lived and are investigating unconfirmed reports of a gas smell the night before the explosion.