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Two injured in house explosion caught on video
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Madeline Harden, Brandy Beard , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened early Thursday morning, with firefighters arriving to find the home destroyed.
A house explosion occurred in Canton, Ohio, resulting in two people being hospitalized. The incident happened early Thursday morning, with firefighters arriving to find the home destroyed. The explosion also caused damage to neighboring homes and brought down power lines, creating hazards for the community and firefighters.
Two individuals suffered serious burns and were taken to hospitals for treatment. Further details about the explosion, including the likely cause, are available from the source, WOIO.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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