Overview
- The blast leveled a two-story home on Green Holly Drive and left a 76-year-old woman dead and the male homeowner critically injured, officials said.
- Fire and police units, the ATF, Naval District Washington personnel and K‑9 teams have been working the scene to recover evidence and to secure fuel sources.
- Investigators noted a gas company had refilled the property’s propane tank about an hour before the explosion and are treating propane as a possible contributor while the cause remains unconfirmed.
- Responders found no active fire when they arrived, neighbors reported debris and insulation thrown into nearby yards, and several homes were evacuated with roads closed as a safety precaution.
- Because many nearby houses use propane, officials say locating and securing any fuel lines or tanks is required before a full forensic search can proceed and the probe may take days to complete.