Overview

• The blast tore through a house near NE 74th Terrace around 11:14 a.m. on May 31.
• Emergency crews found the body of an unidentified man and a large breed dog among the wreckage, and another dog remains unaccounted for.
• Nearby homes were shaken by the force of the explosion and smoke plumes were visible from miles away.
• Authorities evacuated surrounding residences as a precaution, later declaring the area safe by early afternoon.
• The ATF and the Missouri State Fire Marshal are leading an ongoing inquiry into the cause of the blast.