On Monday morning authorities updated the public about the East Cleveland home that exploded on Sunday afternoon. Here's what we learned from police chief Michael Cardilli and other officials:
- At least four homes, and possibly more, are considered uninhabitable after the house at 1073 E. 125th Street exploded. Hundreds more are damaged.
E. Cle. Police Chief said at least 100 homes near the explosion had some sort of damage from the blast. Ranging from broken windows to structure damage. @WEWS pic.twitter.com/GNdbtRQ29v
— Meg Shaw (@MegDShaw) June 11, 2018
- At least 10 people have been displaced.
- The home was sold in May to new owners, but it was not occupied at the time of the explosion.
- The identity of the woman who died in the explosion has not yet been released.
- A 51-year-old man named who was injured in the blast is in critical condition in the burn unit at MetroHealth Medical Center.
- A $5,000 reward is being offered for any information about the explosion. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 1-800-589-2728.
- A female person of interest turned herself into police and is talking to detectives. She has not been charged with a crime.
- The state fire marshal is investigating the cause.
Watch the full press conference below.
