Authorities in Missouri are working to determine the identity of a person who died in a massive house explosion caught on camera. 

A neighborhood outside Kansas City was rocked Saturday morning following “a powerful explosion” at a single-family residence that killed one person and one dog.

The incident in the suburb of Gladstone severely damaged an adjacent house, shattered nearby car windows and sent debris flying across the street, Gladstone Fire Chief Mike Desautels told Fox News Digital. 

Desautels said an “unrecognizable” body was found at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.

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“A powerful explosion occurred earlier today at a single-family residence,” the city of Gladstone said Saturday in a press release.

The city said the cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Gladstone Fire Department responded promptly to the scene, the city said. 

Upon arrival, firefighters found the home “completely destroyed,” and adjacent homes were also evacuated as a precaution, the city added. Emergency crews battled the remaining flames when they arrived at midday.

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Officials tend to the scene of a house explosion outside Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday. (Ashleigh Tomlin via Storyful)

The shockwave of the explosion was felt across multiple towns, according to Desautels, adding that hundreds of reports outside city limits were made following the incident. 

Footage from a neighbor’s Ring camera captured the moment debris from the horrific explosion slammed against their home and car. 

Nearby residents also saw a massive smoke plume emerge from the woods.

“We just went down to the scene and hugged a couple of family members down there,” nearby resident Glenn Hall told Fox News Digital. 

A home exploded in a residential neighborhood outside of Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday. (Ashleigh Tomlin via Storyful)

A voicemail sent out by the city alerted residents about plans to demolish the remaining property, according to a screenshot shared by Hall. 

“This is an emergency message,” the voicemail said. “As soon as the scene is released by the authorities, the city of Gladstone will immediately begin demolition of the property as well as clean up the neighborhood.”

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The area has been secured and is safe at this time.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently released a report detailing the number of arrests made in north Missouri between May 27 and May 31, 2025. The report indicates that a total of 12 individuals were arrested during this period. Some of the reasons for these arrests include driving while intoxicated, drug possession, and outstanding warrants.

It is important to note that, while all the individuals listed below have been reported as arrested, they may not have been physically transported to a detention center. Depending on the circumstances, an individual may be issued a summons, which includes a court date. When the Missouri State Highway Patrol issues a summons with a court date, it is considered an arrest, even if the individual is not physically transported to a detention center.

Chelsea R. Ingino, 37, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on May 27 at 4:25 p.m. in Andrew County. Ingino was charged with driving while intoxicated resulting in the death of another person. She was also charged with driving in the wrong direction on a highway divided into two or more roadways and felony endangering the welfare of a child. She was taken to Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph and was released following the incident.

Brandi M. Davis, 35, of Cameron, Missouri, was arrested on May 27 at 6:05 p.m. in Clinton County. She was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and felony possession of a synthetic narcotic. In addition, she was cited for misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to wear a seat belt, and speeding. Davis was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department on a 24-hour hold.

Tyler C. Leonard, 22, of Lawson, Missouri, was arrested on May 28 at 9:48 p.m. in Clinton County. He was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving a crash, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. Leonard was transported to the Clinton County Jail and held on a 12-hour hold.

Jesse L. Politte, 24, of Linn Creek, Missouri, was arrested on May 28 at 9:51 p.m. in Schuyler County. He was charged with driving while intoxicated by drugs. Politte was taken to the Schuyler County Jail and later released.

Elliot J. Sandefur, 18, of Kirksville, Missouri, was arrested on May 29 at 12:45 a.m. in Adair County. He was charged with felony driving while intoxicated as a persistent offender and careless and imprudent driving involving an accident. Sandefur was released to seek medical treatment following his arrest.

William R. Barrett, 51, of Gilmer, Texas, was arrested on May 29 at 1:49 p.m. in Macon County. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident. Barrett was released after the arrest.

Daniel E. Graves, 35, of Kirksville, Missouri, was arrested on May 30 at 1:39 p.m. in Randolph County. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and failing to drive in the right lane on a highway with two or more lanes. Graves was taken to the Randolph County Jail and was bondable.

Brian F. Smith, 32, of Mercer, Missouri, was arrested on May 30 at 2:55 p.m. in DeKalb County. He was taken into custody on a Buchanan County warrant for receiving stolen property. Smith was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center and was bondable.

Rachel N. Clark, 40, of Forest City, Missouri, was arrested on May 31 at 3:44 p.m. in Holt County. She was charged with failure to appear in court on an original charge of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Clark was held at the Holt County Sheriff’s Office and was bondable.

Kevin D. Ford, 59, of Lathrop, Missouri, was arrested on May 31 at 4:30 p.m. in Clinton County. Ford was charged with felony leaving the scene of a crash with physical injury. He also faced three misdemeanor charges including operating in a careless and imprudent manner involving a crash, failure to display valid plates on a motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. He was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department on a 24-hour hold.

Tawnie S. Williams, 36, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on May 31 at 5:13 p.m. in Buchanan County. She was charged with driving while suspended and failing to wear a seat belt. Williams was also arrested on a misdemeanor warrant from the St. Joseph Police Department for failure to appear on a previous charge of driving while revoked or suspended. She was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center and was bondable.

Johnathan D. Miller, 42, of Callao, Missouri, was arrested on May 31 at 1:44 a.m. in Macon County. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and was taken to the Macon County Jail before being released.

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 30, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 30 drawing

02-28-37-38-58, Mega Ball: 13

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 30 drawing

Midday: 0-5-7

Midday Wild: 9

Evening: 1-3-3

Evening Wild: 6

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 30 drawing

Midday: 2-2-5-8

Midday Wild: 7

Evening: 6-9-6-1

Evening Wild: 2

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Winning Cash4Life numbers from May 30 drawing

08-20-34-50-51, Cash Ball: 02

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 30 drawing

Early Bird: 09

Morning: 13

Matinee: 02

Prime Time: 06

Night Owl: 02

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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 30 drawing

05-10-14-19-22

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.

To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:

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Missouri Lottery

P.O. Box 7777

Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?

• Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
• Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
• Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
• Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
• Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
• Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
• Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
• Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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