A blast so powerful that it ripped away bricks from a Detroit apartment building on Monday and injured a dozen people, including six children, is under investigation, as demolition crews try to stabilize the structure. At least two of those harmed were hospitalized in critical condition, fire officials said.

An apartment complex in Detroit’s west side is badly damaged in what neighbors said sounded like an explosion early Monday morning. Update: What we know about possible Metro Detroit explosion that triggered emergency alert