ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Crews are responding to an apparent explosion near some homes in Orion Township.
The apparent explosion occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 19) in the 2655 block of Pineridge Ct.
Update: Suspected gas explosion, fire in Orion Township leaves 2 critically injured
Multiple residents have reported to Local 4 hearing a loud explosion in the Orion Township area.
A photo taken from the scene shows smoke and fire in the area. A viewer’s video shows a raging fire at the scene.
Multiple residents have reported to Local 4 hearing a loud explosion in the Orion Township area.
A photo taken from the scene shows smoke and fire in the area. A viewer’s video shows a raging fire at the scene.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said his office and multiple fire departments are responding to the scene.
Bouchard says it’s a possible gas explosion.
On Waldon between Joslyn and Baldwin Road there has been an explosion. We urge people to stay away from the area as we determine what occurred and work with the fire department. Potentially it is a gas explosion.
— Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (@oaklandsheriff) November 19, 2024
Local 4 has crews on their way to the scene and will update you as soon as they have more information.