Overview

• A powerful explosion and ensuing fire early on May 11 destroyed a home on Tranquility Court in Washington Township, New Jersey, killing a man and a woman.
• Officials have launched a criminal investigation, deeming the incident suspicious and not accidental, though the exact cause remains undetermined.
• The identities of the victims have not been released, and autopsies are being conducted to gather further information.
• The explosion, captured on doorbell cameras, caused significant damage to neighboring homes and a vehicle, with residents describing the blast as sounding like a bomb.
• Multiple agencies, including the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and state fire investigators, are collaborating on the ongoing investigation.