Explosion rocks senior living apartment building in Ohio, multiple people injured
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A significant explosion rocked a senior living apartment complex in Austintown, Ohio, on Saturday, resulting in multiple injuries.

The blast, which occurred shortly before 1 p.m. local time, severely damaged a large section of the Phoenix House apartment building, as reported by FOX 8.

According to Assistant Chief Tom O’Hara of the Austintown Fire Department, several individuals sustained injuries, although there were no confirmed fatalities at the time of reporting.

An explosion that damaged part of a building in Youngstown, Ohio

Local resident Cindy Duke described the explosion to FOX 8, saying it “felt like a bomb.”

Resident Cindy Duke told FOX 8 the explosion “felt like a bomb.”

Another resident, Don Lampley, who has no legs, told the outlet he was watching the Ohio State game with a friend when “there was a big, loud blast, then BOOM!”

Phoenix House Apartments in Youngstown, Ohio

The Phoenix House Apartments in Youngstown, Ohio prior to the explosion. (Google Maps)

The cause of the explosion has not yet been released.

The Austintown Township Police Department and Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. 

Police lights flashing at night

The cause of the explosion has not yet been released. (iStock)

The Austintown Fire Department declined inquiries.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates

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