WEST MILFORD, NJ – An explosion in a West Milford home sent five individuals to hospitals on Friday night, while one person declined additional medical care.
The explosion occurred at approximately 9 p.m., causing significant damage to the structure, according to a statement from West Milford Police Department. Deputy Fire Chief Rich Poplaski indicated the cause of the explosion remains unknown.
The town of West Milford is situated 33 miles north of Morristown, New Jersey, and 48 miles northwest of New York City.
Emergency services airlifted the injured to various medical centers. Two victims were transported to Morristown Medical Center, one to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, one to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, and one to Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.
Officials from the West Milford Police Department and fire marshal’s offices, both local and state, are currently investigating the incident.