The source of an explosion is still unknown as firefighters responded to a residential area in Las Cruces.

At least 1 dead and 36 others were injured, including firefighters and 1 civilian with serious injuries, after a fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard, with the cops investigating the cause.

A fire broke out at Chalmette Refining Friday afternoon after residents reported hearing a large explosion, according to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. The fire was under control as of around 2 p.m., and no injuries were reported, John Rahaim, director of St. Bernard Homeland Security, said.

The blaze ignited in the basement of a metal building in Mariners Harbor around 3:30 p.m., with the massive explosion erupting about 50 minutes later, fire officials said.

A propane explosion was the cause of the fire that destroyed one mobile home and damaged two others — while sending two victims to the hospital

A fire and explosion at the Chalmette Refinery just before 1 p.m. shook residents and triggered a large response from first responders. There were apparently no injuries, according to a social media post from Chalmette Refining. “Refinery personnel ...