Explosion Destroys Home in Bavaria, Leaving One Severely Injured

A 69-year-old man was airlifted to a specialist clinic after a blast leveled his home in Reichertshofen, with investigations into the cause ongoing.

The explosion occurred on Saturday evening in a single-family home in Reichertshofen, located in the Pfaffenhofen district of Bavaria.
Emergency services responded to reports of a loud blast, followed by a fire that completely destroyed the house, leaving it in ruins.
A 69-year-old resident, who was alone in the house at the time, sustained severe injuries and was transported by helicopter to a specialist burn clinic.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the explosion, and investigations are being conducted by the criminal police in Ingolstadt.
The extent of the damage, including potential impact on an adjacent stable, remains under assessment, with over 100 emergency personnel involved in the response.