Maryland
Federal officials investigating natural gas explosion in Maryland that killed 2
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board, which has jurisdiction over pipelines, is investigating a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air, Maryland, that killed two people, the agency said Monday.
Meanwhile, state officials have identified the two people who died, and the state fire marshal’s office said they are focusing on accidental causes because there is no evidence of criminal activity.
Ray Corkran Jr., the 73-year-old homeowner, died in the Sunday morning explosion, officials said. Jose Rodriguez-Alvarado, a 35-year-old contracted utility employee with Baltimore Gas and Electric, also died, the state fire marshal’s office said.
Jennifer Gabris, an NTSB spokesperson, confirmed that NTSB pipeline investigators were on the scene Monday in Bel Air, a town about about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Baltimore.
Deputy state fire marshals and agents with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have concluded their on-scene investigation and turned the scene over to insurance representatives, the fire marshal’s office said.
“Crews have already begun cleaning up the copious debris strewn throughout the neighborhood, and restoration companies are beginning to make repairs to nearby homes,” the fire marshal’s office said in a news release Monday.
Investigators will now focus on reviewing the evidence and data they collected on Sunday, the fire marshal’s office said. That includes gas and electrical piping, interviews, video surveillance and data from BGE.
“While the explosion remains under investigation, there is no evidence of criminal activity, and they will continue to focus on accidental causes,” the fire marshal’s office said.
Firefighters were called to the area around 6:40 a.m. Sunday for a report of a gas leak and an outdoor odor of gas. As firefighters were approaching, they began receiving calls that the house had exploded.
Two utility workers were in the area to work on a reported electrical issue at the time.
A woman in a house next door was treated for injuries on the scene.
Neighbors in the vicinity reported a variety of damage to their homes from the explosion. Twelve families were displaced.
“Our hearts are broken for the two victims and their families. Our team of highly qualified investigators and our partners at ATF are dedicated to providing an answer that will lead to safer communities,” said Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray. “A tragedy of this size is heart-wrenching for Maryland.”
More than 60 first responders came to the scene from multiple agencies.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 8 drawing
03-24-34-43-49, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 8 drawing
Midday: 5-4-1
Evening: 4-4-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 8 drawing
Midday: 6-0-0-3
Evening: 5-9-1-5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 8 drawing
Midday: 3-1-5-2-3
Evening: 4-6-1-4-0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 8 drawing
9 a.m.: 01
1 p.m.: 07
6 p.m.: 14
11 p.m.: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from June 8 drawing
11-13-14-19-35, Bonus: 38
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning MultiMatch numbers from June 8 drawing
10-21-22-25-26-32
Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 8 drawing
01-16-20-21-49, Powerball: 10
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Maryland
A Maryland family struggled with their child’s hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.
Four-year-old Grayson Wood of Maryland loves superheroes. His parents say that’s why every doctor’s appointment has become a “superpower test,” a way to make a difficult medical journey feel a little less scary.
Several years ago, he suffered a seizure that sent his family rushing to the emergency room. At the time, doctors believed a high fever may have triggered the episode.
When the seizure ended, his parents hoped it would be an isolated incident, but it wasn’t.
Hidden seizures
The seizures eventually returned, this time without a fever and without warning.
One afternoon, Grayson was sitting on his mother’s lap watching television when she noticed something was wrong.
“It was just me and him in the house,” said his mother, Sherrie Wood. “We’re watching TV, he’s sitting on my lap, he stretches, he holds the stretch for a while. When I look at him, his eyes start to go back.”
For his father, Deaven Wood, the experience was terrifying.
“That’s the scariest thing I’ve seen in my life,” he said. “I’d seen seizures on TV before, but seeing one in real life, you don’t know what to do.”
Searching for answers
Searching for answers, the family turned to pediatric neurologist Dr. Bilal Sitwat at LifeBridge Health.
There, doctors used a technology called Ceribell, a rapid EEG system that can detect seizure activity within minutes at a patient’s bedside.
Traditional EEG testing often requires multiple electrodes to be attached to a patient’s scalp before specialists can review brain activity. The Ceribell system instead uses a soft headband that can be put on quickly, allowing physicians to monitor brain activity almost immediately.
Detecting a seizure
The technology proved especially valuable during one of Grayson’s emergency room visits.
After receiving medication, the preschooler appeared to be sleeping peacefully on his mother’s chest. To his family, it looked like he was finally resting.
The monitor revealed something very different.
“We were in the emergency room, and they gave him medicine, and he wound up taking a nap,” Wood said. “The nurse came in and said, ‘We’re going to give him some medicine because he’s having a seizure.’ He was peacefully napping on my chest. She showed me the readings on her phone.”
Doctors say seizures can sometimes occur without the dramatic symptoms many people expect, making rapid brain monitoring an important tool for diagnosis and treatment.
“It is quite a game changer,” Sitwat said. “It helps doctors detect and treat seizures early, but it’s even more helpful for patients because they can receive treatment earlier.”
According to Sitwat, LifeBridge Health is currently the only hospital system in the region using technology in this way.
For Grayson’s family, having answers has brought a sense of relief after years of uncertainty.
Today, he continues taking medication and attending follow-up appointments. While the testing and treatments haven’t always been easy, his parents say he approaches them with remarkable resilience.
“It’s a lot of tests, a lot of blood work and taking medicine,” Wood said. “But he’s okay with it because he knows it keeps the superpowers strong.”
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