ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) - An explosion leveled multiple homes in unincorporated north St. Louis County Monday morning.

According to Black Jack Fire Chief Paul Peebles, crews responded to reports of a home explosion in the area of 13800 block of Evan Aires Dr. around 9:15 a.m. When they arrived, they found five homes on fire with "not much left of them there."

At least three people were rescued and transported to the hospital with other injuries reported. However, Peebles added that they believe everyone is accounted for.

Crews from gas company Spire as well as the bomb and arson unit are on scene. Many area fire departments and agencies were called to respond.

It is currently unclear what led up to the incident.

This is a developing story. More will be posted as it comes into the

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