On Sunday morning, the bodies of a man and a woman were recovered from the wreckage of a home that exploded in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Orion Way and Tranquility Court. While officials described the scene as an “intense fire,” neighbors recounted hearing a loud blast and seeing flames erupt from the house. Susan Pinto, a nearby resident, reported that she was watching a movie when she heard the explosion, which she claimed was unlike anything she had heard before, and watched in horror as the house quickly burned to the ground.
Fire crews responded promptly, arriving within minutes, but by then, the home was already engulfed in flames within ten minutes of the initial blast. Two neighboring houses also suffered damage from the fire. While authorities have not yet identified the deceased individuals, a neighbor described the male resident as friendly, often seen walking his dog and engaging in light conversation.
The investigation into the cause of the incident is still underway, with officials working to determine what led to the explosion. This tragic event has left the community in shock, emphasizing the unpredictability of such disasters. As they continue their investigation, authorities are seeking to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the fire. Neighbors are grappling with the loss and reflections on the lives affected by this catastrophic event.
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