Emergency responders are currently in a race against time to locate missing individuals following a devastating explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home, which occurred Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which began reporting around 2:15 p.m., led to several people becoming trapped inside the facility, raising concerns over the building’s structural integrity.
By 3 p.m., flames had erupted from the wreckage, prompting a large-scale mutual aid response from fire and ambulance crews across the county. Search and rescue operations were initiated promptly, and officials confirmed multiple injuries have occurred, with an unknown number of patients and staff still believed to be trapped within the debris.
The force of the explosion resulted in substantial damage to the structure, further complicating rescue efforts. First responders, alongside police officers, mobilized quickly to utilize available stretchers to assist in pulling victims from the rubble.
As the operation continued, family members and neighbors gathered outside the nursing home, visibly distressed, as they awaited news about their loved ones. As of now, authorities have yet to disclose the total number of injuries or the cause of the explosion.
The situation remains critical, and the community is hopeful for the safe recovery of all those impacted by this tragic event.