Overview

• 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.