Tragic Explosion and Fire Devastate South St. Paul Home

At least one person has died in a house fire in South St. Paul, Minnesota, after neighbors reported hearing explosions before the blaze. The fire, which broke out on Ninth Avenue South, near Dale Street West, was quickly extinguished, but crews are searching for other residents and investigating the cause. Authorities have stated that there is no gas leak-related danger to nearby residents, and roads in the area are expected to be closed for several hours.