House Explosion in Hibbing Injures Multiple People
A home in Hibbing was demolished after an explosion on Sunday evening, injuring several people.
According to reports from WDIO, the explosion occurred around 6:40 p.m. on the 2200 block of Ninth Avenue East. Neighbors heard the explosion and alerted authorities.
- 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.
The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.
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.
Author's summary: Explosion in Hibbing home injures several.