A blast so powerful that it ripped away bricks from a Detroit apartment building on Monday and injured a dozen people, including six children, is under investigation, as demolition crews try to stabilize the structure. At least two of those harmed were hospitalized in critical condition, fire officials said.

A gas leak caused Monday's explosion and fire on Littlefield Street, Detroit Fire Investigation Division reports.

An explosion at an apartment complex on Detroit's west side on Monday morning has left several people injured. People were jumping out of windows to escape the building in Littlefield Street when officials arrived about 4 a.