House explosion reported in northern Ohio

ELLSWORTH, Ohio — Emergency crews responded to a house explosion in Mahoning County Saturday morning.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

The explosion was reported in Ellsworth, which is just west of Youngstown, according to several Cleveland-area news outlets. One report indicated the explosion was reported around 7:15 a.m.

TRENDING STORIES:

• Nearly 40 dogs, 2 cats, 5 donkeys removed from Ohio home; owner facing charges
• Ohio board of elections director arrested, accused of sexually abusing minor
• Man admits to killing geese at golf course near Springfield

The fire department shared the news of the explosion in a social media post shortly after 9 a.m.

“We ask that all civilians stay clear of the area as this is a very active scene and investigation,” the department wrote.

WKBN in Cleveland reports that the Ohio Fire Marshal and Mahoning County Coroner are on the scene.

We’ll update this story as we learn more.

[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]