A house explosion rocked an Ocean Acres neighborhood in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Stafford Township Police Department responded to Neptune Drive for the ensuing structure fire. A male subject who was found on the front lawn with severe injuries was airlifted to Temple University Hospital, and is reportedly deceased. The surrounding homes were evacuated until the scene was deemed safe, according to Stafford PD.

Neighbors said the commotion started shortly after midnight. The man who was in the house was heard screaming for help.