Authorities were called to a home at 618 S. Boston Ave. around 3:15 a.m. on the report of an explosion inside the residence. As first responders arrived on scene, there were secondary explosions occurring within the home, police said.
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Hastings home explodes
The explosions damaged two nearby houses, including blowing out a window on this home.
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Hastings home explodes
A door knob stands out among this portion of the wreckage.
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Hastings home explodes
Authorities were called to a home at 618 S. Boston Ave. around 3:15 a.m. on the report of an explosion inside the resident. As first responders arrived on scene, there were secondary explosions occurring within the home, police said.
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Hastings home explodes
The explosions damaged two nearby houses, including damaging the siding on this home.
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Hastings home explodes
A construction company moved the wreckage with heavy machinery.
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Hastings home explodes
Rescue crews pulled a body from the debris after a house was destroyed by what authorities believe were "destructive devices," the Hastings Police Department said in a release.
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Hastings home explodes
The wreckage of a home on Boston Avenue in Hastings on Sunday, Dec. 17. One person was killed in explosions at the home.
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Hastings home explodes
Part of the basement is all that remains of the home after the explosions. The incident also broke the back window of a nearby vehicle.
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Hastings home explodes
The explosion occurred at 618 S. Boston Ave. in Hastings.
