New Jersey Home Obliterated by Huge Explosion

Early on Sunday morning, an immense explosion devastated a New Jersey home, with the blast being powerful enough to be likened to a bomb detonation by nearby residents.

Authorities stated that the incident transpired around 2 a.m. in Washington Township, situated within Gloucester County.

Though the official police communiqué didn't detail casualties, local news outlet WPVI referred to law enforcement who verified that a man and woman's bodies were located in the wreckage.

The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office was tasked with addressing inquiries, while it remained silent on WPVI's attempts for feedback.

The explosion was recorded precisely at 2:02 a.m., and it led to numerous urgent 911 calls from residents around Tranquility Court and Orion Way, indicating a loud explosion accompanied by fire, as revealed by Washington Township Police.

Immediate Aftermath and Response

Upon reaching 13 Tranquility Court, law enforcement discovered the house ablaze and visibly devastated by what seemed to be an explosive event.

Firefighters from the Washington Fire Department rapidly intervened, reportedly managing to extinguish the flames following the explosion.

The precise reason behind the explosion is still being scrutinized by a coalition of diverging investigative teams, including the local police, fire safety experts, the county prosecutor, and the state fire marshal.

Jimmy Gibson, residing in proximity to the disaster, recounted to WPVI the formidable noise, stating, “Something's definitely awry,” as he witnessed the engulfing flames post-explosion.

Witness Accounts and Community Impact

Captured video footage illustrated not only the obliteration of the dwelling but modifications to a nearby vehicle, presumably linked to the blast's aftermath.

The extreme shockwaves even disturbed those living several blocks away, awakening them from sleep.

A local resident, Suzanne Pinto, remarked that the noise was monumentally loud, equating it to a bomb detonation.

Another neighbor, Jill Rauf, shared that her family—including their pet—decided to vacate their home immediately after the explosion.