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Taunton House Explosion Leaves Mother and Child Seriously Injured
Emergency Crews Respond to Devastating Plain Street Blast
Multiple Families Displaced as Investigation Begins
📍 Taunton, Massachusetts • 🗓️ February 25, 2026 • 🚨 Breaking News
TAUNTON, MA – A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were seriously injured Wednesday morning after a powerful explosion tore through a three-family home on Plain Street, authorities confirmed. Emergency crews arriving at the scene encountered intense flames and heavy structural damage.
According to officials, fire crews responded to 78 Plain St. at approximately 9:50 a.m., where they discovered the residence fully engulfed in flames. The 25-year-old woman was transported to Rhode Island Hospital suffering from severe burns. The child was taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital with serious injuries.
Extensive Damage and Displacement
Authorities confirmed the building is a total loss, leaving eight residents displaced. Two neighboring homes also sustained damage from the blast. Despite the severity of the incident, no firefighters were injured during the response.
The cause of the explosion remains under active investigation. Officials have not yet released additional details as authorities work to determine what triggered the blast.
This breaking news article will be updated as more verified information becomes available.
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