House collapses due to explosion in Maryland, USA, search for victims underway

Rescuers in Maryland continue to search for possible victims following an explosion at a home in a town northeast of Baltimore, the state's largest city.

The Harford County Fire and Emergency Department announced on its official Facebook page on Sunday that there was no threat to residents as a result of the explosion that destroyed a house in the town of Bel Air, about 30 miles northeast of Baltimore.

Charred pieces of wood were also seen on the roof of the house, in addition to debris scattered in the street.

It was not clear whether the explosion caused any casualties.