Canton Explosion
Two Injured After Canton House Explodes; Dramatic Video Shows Devastating Blast and Damage
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One victim sustained burns to about 80% of their body and was transported to Aultman Hospital, then to Akron Children's Hospital for specialized treatment.
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The second occupant was located around 8:20 a.m. in the 1500 block of 15th St NE, about 1,000 feet from the blast, and was transported to Akron Children's Hospital for treatment.
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Division Chief Steve Henderson of the Canton Fire Department said the injured person sustained burns to about 80% of their body, and the department released dramatic surveillance video of the explosion.
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Spectrum News 1 reports that one home was flattened and on fire, with a second home also on fire amid the explosion and resulting damage.
A house in Canton, Ohio exploded around 4 a.m. on July 30, injuring two people and destroying at least one home. Cleveland.com reports that dramatic surveillance video released by the Canton Fire Department shows a massive fireball tearing through the residence in the 1600 block of Bonnot Place NE.
One victim was found in the street with burns covering about 80% of their body. The second person was not found until around 8:20 a.m. — located nearly 1,000 feet away in the 1500 block of 15th St NE. Both were taken to Akron Children's Hospital for treatment, according to News 5 Cleveland.
Blast Flattens Home and Injures Two Residents
Division Chief Steve Henderson of the Canton Fire Department confirmed one victim sustained burns to roughly 80% of their body. That person was first transported to Aultman Hospital, then moved to Akron Children's Hospital for specialized burn treatment, according to News 5 Cleveland.
The second occupant's discovery hours after the blast raised early fears about a missing person. WRAL had initially reported one injured and one missing. Authorities later confirmed both were found alive, though both suffered serious injuries.
Surveillance Video Captures Fireball Ripping Through Neighborhood
The Canton Fire Department released surveillance footage that shows the full force of the explosion. The video captures a large fireball and debris flying outward from the home. Cleveland.com described the blast as massive, with the footage showing the moment the structure was destroyed.
Spectrum News 1 reports that one home was completely flattened and on fire. A second home was also burning as a result of the blast. Power lines were knocked down, and utility crews were sent to the area to make the scene safe.
Multiple Homes Damaged as Red Cross Assists Displaced Residents
The explosion caused fire and structural damage to several homes near the blast site. 13ABC reported that first responders found the first victim in the street when they arrived on scene. The scale of destruction displaced multiple residents from their homes.
The American Red Cross stepped in to help those displaced by the blast. No damage estimate has been released. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and that more details will be shared as they become available.
Cause Still Unknown as Investigation Continues
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the explosion. No official cause or damage estimate has been released as of this report. Canton authorities say they are actively working to find answers.
The Canton Fire Department has not ruled out any potential causes. News 5 Cleveland noted that officials reiterated the investigation remains open and that further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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