One person killed after explosion at Orange County apartment complex, firefighters say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — One person was seriously hurt after an explosion at an apartment complex in Orange County, officials said.

The victim’s husband has confirmed with Channel 9 that she has passed due to her injuries.

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Orange County Fire Rescue said crews responded around 9:30 a.m. to an apartment complex on Woodhill Park Drive.

Firefighters said a young adult victim suffered second-degree burns and was taken to a hospital as a “trauma-alert patient.”

Several people have evacuated one of the apartment buildings.

No active fire or smoke was visible but several windows were damaged on the building.

It’s unclear what caused the explosion and how many people have been displaced from the apartments.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating, fire officials said.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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