2 Injured in North Carolina House Explosion

The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
November 18, 2024US News
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2 Injured in North Carolina House Explosion
First responders at a home after an explosion on in Weddington, N.C., on Nov. 17, 2024. (Union County Government via AP)

WEDDINGTON, N.C.—A house exploded and caught fire in suburban Charlotte, North Carolina, injuring two people, authorities said.

Reports came in Sunday morning of an explosion at a home in Weddington that was felt across Union County, the sheriff’s office said. First responders found severe damage to part of a home.

A man who was inside when the explosion happened was burned and taken to a hospital in Winston-Salem, where he was stable Sunday night, officials said. His wife was treated at a hospital and released, officials said. Both were expected to fully recover.

County officials said they believed the explosion was accidental, but the investigation continues.