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Explosion in Taunton Injures Two, Displaces Eight Residents

2/26/2026

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An explosion occurred in Taunton, Massachusetts, on February 25, 2026, severely damaging a three-family home.
The blast injured at least two residents, including a 25-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child.
Firefighters responded around 9:50 a.m.
Eight residents were displaced.
State fire investigators are examining the cause as the city recovers from a snowstorm that dropped over 2 feet of snow.

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Story summary

An explosion occurred in Taunton, Massachusetts, on February 25, 2026, severely damaging a three-family home.
The blast injured at least two residents, including a 25-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child.
Firefighters responded around 9:50 a.m.
Eight residents were displaced.
State fire investigators are examining the cause as the city recovers from a snowstorm that dropped over 2 feet of snow.