Eleven firefighters and one civilian were injured in a North Carolina house fire explosion on Dec. 15, 2025, due to a suspected gas line issue.

Eleven firefighters and one from Spencer were injured in Salisbury, North Carolina, on December 15, 2025, during a fire response when an explosion caused a roof collapse at a home on Laurel Street. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. as crews searched for occupants, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries including contusions, concussions, and smoke inhalation. The cause remains under investigation, though a gas line was initially suspected. Two civilians were also hospitalized. All injured personnel are expected to recover and return to duty.