A house exploded in a residential New Jersey neighborhood Friday night, resulting in multiple people injured and heavy damage to the home, officials said.
A house exploded in a residential neighborhood inThe incident happened at about 9 p.m. on Banker Road. West Milford Police said in a news release thatPolice said five victims were transported by helicopter to area hospitals, while one person refused further medical attention.
A house exploded in a residential neighborhood in West Milford, New Jersey, Friday night as six people were inside. West Milford PIO/Deputy Fire Chief Rich Poplaski told NorthJersey.com that the cause of the collapse is unknown at this time. Poplaski said first responders are working the scene and for residents in the area to avoid Banker Road.
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