A 4-year-old child and a 55-year-old woman have died after a house fire and explosion in Flint, Michigan, on Monday night, authorities said. under boil water advisory, TV5 News Update: Wednesday afternoon, March 1, Woman awaiting possibly shorter prison sentence dies, GM making some performance-related job cuts, State legislature passes $1B tax break for working families, seniors. At least 30 homes were damaged in the area. Several people are feared trapped inside burning homes after a massive explosion shook houses five miles away. Neeley said the cause of the blast remains under investigation. The 55-year-old woman, who lived in a neighboring house, died at a hospital. The Flint Township Police Department and Michigan State Police were also on the scene. All rights reserved. Consumers Energy issued a written statement denying responsibility for the explosion. 2023 Your Community, Your Voice, Your News. U.S. District Judge David Lawson signed off on an agreement between the city and the Natural Resources Defense Council, which represents residents in long-running litigation that began in 2016. Around 9:30 p.m. [] You can also call Catholic Charities for housing needs, at (810) 232-9950. The cause of the blast is under investigation and the mayor says 30 . A 55 year old woman and a 4 year old girl died in a house explosion late Monday night. FLINT, MI - The body of a 4-year-old girl has been found in the rubble that remained after a Flint home was destroyed in an explosion Monday evening. Firefighters in Flint rushed to a neighborhood after an explosion leveled three homes, killing two people including a 3-year-old girl. ", A second person tweeted: "We were just sitting here and all of a sudden a huge explosion rattled the house, shaking the windows. (WNEM) FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against Consumers Energy after an explosion in Flint killed two people and . She has written for multiple local newspapers in her hometown before becoming a full-time reporter for Flint Beat. She joined the team in September 2021. A gas leak was expected to have been the cause back in November 2021. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. House explosion on Flints west side results in multiple injuries, 1 fatality, 1 missing, Explosion heard for miles, house catches fire on Flints west side, Loud booms in Flints Rollingwood neighborhood leave residents in fear, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. According to Michigan State Police, while the cause is still undetermined, a gas leak did originate from the home and contributed to the explosion. All rights reserved. Cause of Flint house explosion still unknown, two fatalities confirmed, Explosion heard for miles, house catches fire on Flints west side, Resources available for victims of Hogarth Ave explosion, but so far few have reached out, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Neeley said updates would be provided as the city gets more information on the matter. 0:00. The initial explosion in one home set two adjacent homes on fire, Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton said Tuesday. I am breaking down the very latest information. Three other firefighters, they said, including an assistant fire chief, were on the first floor, with two pulling a line into the home. He also said that 27 homes had their utilities turned off by Consumers Energy and the water department to prevent further damage from happening. The cause of the explosion, which left the neighborhood littered with splintered wood and other debris, was under investigation, Neeley said. Emergency personnel are shown at the scene of a fire and explosion at a home in Flint, Mich., Monday night, Nov. 22, 2021. The child was the last person missing. Three houses on Flint's west side were fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene after 9:30 p.m. Monday. FLINT, Mich. - A 55-year-old woman and a 4-year-old girl died in an explosion and fire that destroyed three homes in Michigan, damaged several others and sent debris falling onto a. Here is the aftermath on Nov. 23, 2021. United Way has contributed the first $5,000 to the fund. Earl Marshall Jr. has seen and felt the impact of the explosion on Hogarth Avenue in Flint Monday night. Officials said around 20 houses sustained damage, including broken windows from debris thrown across an entire block by the explosion, which was felt miles away. Police officers initially responded to the house after seeing smoke. U.S. Michigan Explosion Dead Flint. A judge has ordered Flint, Michigan, to replace any remaining lead or steel water lines by Aug. 1, the latest intervention after a series of missed deadlines. It was the assistant chief and the two other guys who got blown out. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The lieutenant, they say, suffered third degree burns to his hands. All rights reserved. On Tuesday morning, city officials reported that there were two people with injuries, one in critical condition. Nov. 23, 2021, where an explosion and house fire occurred late Monday, Nov. 22 in the 3900 block of . They have their full-time jobs, they have their families, and they give up their time whenever they can to come to something like this. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 30 in Genesee County Circuit Court on behalf of 55-year-old Lisa Rochowiak, who died eight days after the home next to hers exploded. However, an ignition source could not be found due to the extensive damage and resulting explosion, police said. J. Authorities say a 4 . Local residents said a distraught mother was seen screaming for her baby as the inferno raged. Wheeler said the utility found no evidence of gas leaks or other issues with Consumers Energys gas system that runs to the house that exploded. ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, Meet the oldest Black motorcycle club in the West, Bristol City vs Man City LIVE: FA Cup latest score, goals and updates from fixture, Gaylord wrestlers defeat Fowlerville, fall to eventual champs Lowell in team finals, Husband charged with murder in wife's death. Our thoughts this morning go to the residents of this neighborhood and their loved ones, the utility said in a statement. Three homes burned down as a result, and several homes down the street were damaged. When the home exploded, NuVeah was inside the home along with her mom and her mom's boyfriend. At least one person died and two remained missing following a fire and explosion at a home in Michigan that damaged several adjacent homes and sent debris falling onto a neighborhood, authorities. At least three houses were said to be on fire after a home exploded in the US city of Flint, Michigan, on Monday night, with fears that several people were trapped inside. Who would you recommend I direct my inquiries about this event? An explosion at a house in Flint, Michigan was captured on a neighbor's home security camera, three people were missing and two were hospitalized. POMPTON LAKES, N.J. (WCBS) - Body camera footage showing a house explosion last month in new jersey has been released. If you would like to donate to a fund for the victims of the explosion, you can visit the United Way website here. It was like a really loud boom, and my house shook, she said. Neeley said Tuesday afternoon that all residents have been accounted for. Video courtesy of Storyful. A 55-year-old woman and a 4-year-old girl died in an explosion and fire that destroyed three homes in Michigan, damaged several others and sent debris falling onto a neighborhood, authorities said Tuesday. FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan State Police investigators have finished the investigation into the deadly house explosion in Flint that happened nearly a year ago, but have not determined a cause. The two adults survived the blast but with severe burns and injuries. Consumers Energy spokesman Brian Wheeler said the utility received a call about 9:40 p.m. Monday about the house explosion and crews sent to the scene shut off natural gas and electric service to seven homes, including three that he said were destroyed by the blast. FLINT, Mich. (FOX 2) - It's been ten months since a home in Flint suddenly exploded and killed two people, including 3-year-old NuVeah Lucas. Authorities said the blast was felt miles away. FLINT, Mich. (AP) A $50 million lawsuit was filed against a utility company over an explosion that killed two people and damaged several homes in Flint, Michigan. As police stand outside the home, an explosion occurs inside the house with six firefighters inside, the video shows. Turns out a (house) five miles away exploded taking multiple houses with it. It tells the story of the Watsons, a lower middle class African-American family living in Flint, Michigan in the early 1960s from the perspective of Kenny Watson, the middle child of three. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. According to Consumers Energy, which supplies gas and electricity to millions of Michigan residents, energy supplies have been shut off from several damaged homes. On Monday night around 9:30 p.m., a house on the 3900 block of Hogarth Avenue exploded on Flint's west side. Following the explosion, a 55-year-old woman was transported to the hospital,. Residents said the blast shook homes throughout the city and many said they thought a bomb had gone off, with one comparing the devastating scene to a "war zone". Megan Woods is thrilled to be back home and reporting at Local 4. The explosion and fire destroyed three homes in Michigan, damaged several others and sent debris falling onto a neighborhood, authorities said. Investigators reviewed all the evidence from the explosion including the natural gas supply lines and gas appliances. Police body cameras captured the January blast as neighbors watched in horror. Amy Diaz is a journalist hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. Police said the 9 p.m. incident injured a couple inside and killed their young daughter, whose body was found in the rubble the next day. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 30. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. That included law enforcement, fire investigators, insurers, and private companies. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. In addition to those missing after the Monday night . Barton said there is one confirmed fatality, a 70-year-old person, who was at the house next door to the initial explosion. Jesus. Neeley said the city was also working on creating a second phone line. The. FLINT, Mich. A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against Consumers Energy after a gas leak caused a Flint home to explode, killing two and damaging multiple nearby homes. Research also has shown that limiting screen time can make young people feel better about themselves. A "seismic-like" event has been reported in the Flint area. If you are a resident who was affected by the fires, you can call the city of Flint to be connected to any resources you may need. A house exploded in the city of Flint on Nov. 22. NuVeah Lucas, 3, was killed when her home on Hogarth Ave in Flint exploded in November 2021. Three people are missing after a home explosion in Flint, Michigan that was felt as far as five miles away. The police and fire departments are still investigating the cause of the explosion, and Neeley said that it is too early to rule it suspicious or speculate as to how it happened. United Way of Genesee County is also accepting donations. Any unauthorized persons or groups will be asked to vacate the area due to safety concerns. The other person killed was a neighbor, 55-year-old Lisa Rochowiak, who lived in the house next door. Lisa Rochowiak, 55, died after the home next to hers exploded on Nov. 22 in Flint, Michigan. Flint A 55-year-old woman and a 4-year-old girl died in an explosion and fire that destroyed three homes in Michigan, damaged several others and sent debris falling onto a neighborhood,. A massive explosion at an upstate New York home Tuesday morning killed a 92-year-old woman and damaged at least seven neighboring houses, according to reports. 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