A gas leak was the cause of Monday's explosion and fire at an apartment building, the Detroit Fire Investigation Division reported Tuesday. While the source of the leak is still under investigation, the fire department concluded that it originated on the first floor of the building on Littlefield Street A total of 13 people were injured,

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.

After an apartment building exploded on Detroit's west side Monday morning, residents had to watch as their building with all their belongings was demolished due to safety concerns.