The explosion completely flattened the house, and neighbors say it felt like an earthquake. Marcus Solis has the lastest from West Milford.A house explosion in West Milford, New Jersey injured five people and completely flattened a house Friday night.
West Milford Fire Department, First Aid Squad, and Atlantic ALS responded and began rescuing people from the rubble. Firefighters from as far away as Paterson and Newark responded to the scene. The house at 53 Banker Road was a one-story ranch house that had been sold just last month. Officials believe parts of the house may have been under construction.Residents say it felt like an earthquake, and that their entire neighborhood shook when the house exploded.
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