A home explosion in Missouri over Thanksgiving weekend left the residence in rubble and six people inside injured, according to fire officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The explosion occurred on St. Louis Road in Jefferson City early Saturday morning at 2:44 a.m., according to a press release from Jefferson City Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency responders said of the six individuals injured in the blast, two were transported to Jefferson City Airport and flown to University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remaining four people were transported by ground to University Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three of the victims are listed in critical condition and received critical life support, Cole County EMS Chief Eric Hoy told ABC News’ Missouri affiliate\u00a0KMIZ<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The other three have moderate injuries and are stable, the outlet reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photos released by officials show the explosion left the home almost completely leveled, with responders saying they discovered the six individuals among the debris upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Rescue operations were particularly challenging due to the extensive structural collapse and significant debris,” Jefferson City Fire said in the release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The team had to carefully tunnel through layers of debris to reach the final occupant, who required intensive extrication,” officials added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All six of the individuals were safely removed from the residence by 5:52 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, fire officials said in the release that two pets were rescued from the collapsed home and are now in the care of animal control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n