Missouri House Explosion Injures Six, Including Three Critically

The early morning blast in Jefferson City left the home in ruins as rescue teams worked for hours to extract victims from the debris.

A house in Jefferson City, Missouri, exploded at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, injuring six people, three of whom are in critical condition.
Emergency responders worked for over three hours to rescue the victims, carefully navigating significant structural collapse and debris.
Three critically injured victims were transported to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, with two requiring air transport.
The remaining three victims sustained moderate injuries and are reported to be in stable condition.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and two pets were rescued from the destroyed home and are now in the care of animal control.