The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
The scene of a massive home explosion in Sterling, Virginia, Feb. 16, 2024.A firefighter was killed and 10 others injured when a house in Virginia exploded while they were responding to a gas leak, authorities said.
"That was somewhat chaotic as we tried to figure out how many firefighters were trapped under the debris," Johnson said at a press briefing on Saturday. The two occupants of the home and several pets had been evacuated, Johnson said. The two residents had minor injuries and have been treated and released, he said.
The Loudoun Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are aiding in the investigation, according to Loudoun Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief James Williams.
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