At least three people were killed in a massive explosion in southern Indiana on Wednesday.

The powerful blast took place in Evansville at 1 pm and resulted in the destruction of 39 homes, some of which the rescuers were unable to enter because they were left too unstable.

As of this writing, at least three people were confirmed dead. As the officials fear, however, the death toll might rise when more homes are searched.

“There could be other victims, we have not completed our search. The buildings are not yet safe to enter,” Evansville Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly.

While the cause of the explosion currently remains unknown, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has since launched an investigation into the blast.

According to the reports, the explosion was powerful enough to send debris and sharp fragments flying as far as one hundred feet away.

“Debris is strewn over a 100-foot radius,” Connelly added as he explained that “typical construction materials” could be found all around the area of the blast.

In apocalyptic photos taken at the scene of the explosion, several homes could be seen badly damaged with debris scattered around the ground and the roofs of nearby houses.

Recalling the incident, Jacki Baumgart explained how she and her Award World Trophies colleagues were working in a building some two blocks away from the source of the explosion at the time of the incident.

“We thought a tree fell on the building or a car ran into the place. Debris from the ceiling came down,” she said.

“Everybody here immediately ran out of the building. We thought the building was going to come down.”

Meanwhile, the local police shared sympathy with the victims and confirmed that more information will be provided as soon as it is available.

“Our thoughts are with those closely involved with the explosion that happened on N. Weinbach this afternoon,” Evansville PD posted.

“As more information becomes available the respective agencies investigating will be able to provide more information.”

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