Tragic Explosion in Virginia Home Claims Firefighter's Life and Injures 11 Others

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Tragic Explosion in Virginia Home Claims Firefighter's Life and Injures 11 Others
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A house in Sterling, Virginia, exploded after firefighters responded to a gas leak, killing one firefighter and injuring 11 others, including two civilians. The explosion left the area in "total devastation," with debris scattered across the neighborhood. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and the local utility company is verifying the integrity of its system in the surrounding area.

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