Deadly explosion rocks Baltimore neighborhood, destroying homes

At least one person was killed in a "major" gas explosion that leveled several homes in northwest Baltimore Monday morning, fire officials said. A woman was found dead and five people were injured, four of whom were transported to the hospital in serious condition, according to a Baltimore City Fire Department spokesperson.

Firefighters could be seen searching through debris of three homes that collapsed in the blast just before 10 a.m.. One of the victims was pulled out of the rubble after a search and rescue operation, said the spokeswoman, Blair Adams. The person was responsive as they were being carried away on a stretcher, and neighbors were heard applauding, reports CBS Baltimore.

An active rescue was still underway early Monday afternoon for another victim. Adams said firefighters had their "eyes on" the person but did not know their condition.

Search operations were underway for more possible victims, Adams said.

"You have homes pretty much crumbled, there's a ton of debris on the ground," Adams said at a news conference. "We're combing through to see if we can find any additional occupants."

Adams described the blast as a gas explosion but said the exact cause is still under investigation. Baltimore Gas & Electric is on the scene and the gas is being turned off in the immediate area, the station reports.

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