Firefighter killed, 11 injured in massive home explosion in Virginia: 'Total devastation'

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Firefighter killed, 11 injured in massive home explosion in Virginia: 'Total devastation'
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A firefighter was killed and 11 others were injured when a Virginia home exploded on Friday night, according to local officials.

Assistant Chief of Operations for Loudoun County Fire and Rescue James Williams told reporters at a press conference the explosion left “total devastation.” Massive fire set off by gas explosion in Kenya’s capital kills at least 3 people, injures over 270 The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, who also responded to the scene to offer support, told The Post “it is a serious ongoing situation.”

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