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MORNING DIGEST: 5 injured and dozens of residents displaced after apartment explosion

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Good Morning Cleveland, it's Tuesday, June 24th and here is what you need to know.

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5 injured after explosion at Cleveland apartment complex

More than 40 people are now homeless this morning after Cleveland Fire responded to what they're calling an apparent explosion at the Garden Valley Apartments. A total of 44 units have been destroyed resulting in about $3.5 million in damage. Five people were also injured in the explosion. The American Red Cross have established a short-term shelter at the Zelma George Recreation Center, located at 3155 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cleveland, for those displaced.

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Get ready for another SCORCHER! Temps again soaring back to near record levels. Enjoy it safely and keep and ear out for thunder this afternoon. Much better storms chances tomorrow and again Thursday.

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