An explosion linked to a gas leak occurred in an open field in Calverton, Maryland, on Friday night, resulting in one individual being hospitalized and a power line being knocked down.
(Courtesy Tom Roussey/7News)
(Courtesy Tom Roussey/7News)
(Courtesy Tom Roussey/7News)
(Courtesy Tom Roussey/7News)
A gas leak led to a significant explosion at a construction site in Calverton, Maryland on Friday night, which resulted in one person being taken to the hospital and a nearby power line being downed.
According to a post shared on X by Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue, the incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. in the vicinity of Powder Mill Road and Cherry Hill Road.
A representative from Prince George’s Fire confirmed that Washington Gas was responding to a gas leak at the time of the explosion.
Gas leak, approx 10:15pm Powder Mill Rd & Cherry Hill Rd in Calverton. PGFD units on scene of gas leak & explosion with downed power lines. Crews operating on scene. 1 patient transported w/serious but not life-threatening injuries. @mcfrs w/mutual aid. pic.twitter.com/335ET45De3
— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) February 28, 2026
Emergency officials confirmed one individual was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Early Saturday morning, 7News reporter Tom Roussey informed WTOP that crews conducting work on a water main in the area struck a gas line during the day.
“Washington Gas was summoned, and the fire department was on-site monitoring as they addressed the gas leak,” Roussey explained. “Then, at approximately 10:15, something ignited the gas, resulting in a large explosion.”
The fire is still ongoing, prompting officials to caution the public to avoid the vicinity.
Roussey noted that Washington Gas was actively working to stop the flow of gas and would allow the fire to burn itself out.
Currently, both directions of the surrounding roads are closed.
Below is a map related to the location where the fire erupted:
