House Explosion in Hibbing Injures Multiple People
A home in Hibbing was demolished after an explosion on Sunday evening, injuring several people.
According to WDIO, the explosion occurred around 6:40 p.m. on the 2200 block of Ninth Avenue East. Neighbors reported hearing the explosion, which led to the fire being called in.
- Multiple people were injured and taken to Hibbing Hospital for further care.
- The original home was destroyed, and a second residence was extensively damaged.
- The entire 2200 block of Ninth Avenue East was evacuated due to the explosion.
Seven fire departments, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Virginia, and Keewatin, responded to the scene. The Hibbing police are asking people to stay away from the area.
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.
Author's summary: Explosion destroys home in Hibbing, injuring several people.