Four firefighters sustained injuries while responding to a residential fire on Sylvan Ridge Dr. off of Alexis Road early Saturday morning in Toledo, Ohio. The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.
The injured firefighters were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Details about the extent of their injuries were not readily available.
The home was heavily damaged following the explosion, and firefighters worked diligently to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighboring properties.
Neighbors in the area reported hearing a loud explosion, which prompted them to call 911 and rush to the scene to offer assistance.
Officials are currently investigating the cause of the explosion and fire, and the homeowners were reportedly not present at the time of the incident.
The local fire department has not released any further details about the nature of the explosion or the condition of the injured firefighters.
Residents in the neighborhood have been shaken by the incident and are eagerly awaiting updates from local authorities about the investigation and the well-being of the injured firefighters.