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Explosion Tears Through Cleveland Home, Triggers Second-Alarm Fire on Cable Avenue

Investigators are reviewing evidence to determine the cause.

Overview

  • The blast early Friday heavily damaged 5914 Cable Avenue, blowing out windows and causing partial roof and wall collapse.
  • Fire officials upgraded the incident to a second alarm and kept crews in defensive operations because the structure was unsafe to enter.
  • Firefighters attacked the flames from outside using hoses and ladder trucks as debris spread into the street.
  • Neighbors reported the explosion to 911, and responders closed the road and kept residents at a safe distance.
  • No serious injuries were reported, and nearby homes sustained only minor damage such as broken windows.