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Gas Explosion in Snow-Buried Taunton Injures Mother, Daughter

3/9/2026

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On February 25, a gas explosion in Taunton, Massachusetts severely injured Lucitha Blanc, 25, and her 2-year-old daughter, Jenelle Germilus, with life-threatening burns.
Bodycam footage shows police struggling to locate fire hydrants buried under 29 inches of snow while evacuating residents.
Firefighters began battling the blaze at 9:58 a.m.
Investigators identified a natural gas leak as the cause.
Emergency services faced challenges due to the heavy snowfall.

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Story summary

On February 25, a gas explosion in Taunton, Massachusetts severely injured Lucitha Blanc, 25, and her 2-year-old daughter, Jenelle Germilus, with life-threatening burns.
Bodycam footage shows police struggling to locate fire hydrants buried under 29 inches of snow while evacuating residents.
Firefighters began battling the blaze at 9:58 a.m.
Investigators identified a natural gas leak as the cause.
Emergency services faced challenges due to the heavy snowfall.