Syracuse House Explosion Leaves 13 Hospitalized, 10 in Critical Condition

Officials investigate gas leak as possible cause; neighbors' quick actions credited with saving lives.

The explosion occurred at a two-story house in Syracuse, New York, around 4 p.m. on June 18, 2024.
A family of seven and a visiting family of six were inside the house at the time of the blast.
Among the injured, eight are children, with two in critical condition.
Firefighters and neighbors worked together to rescue victims from the debris.
Authorities are investigating a potential natural gas leak as the cause of the explosion.