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Man charged with arson following house explosion in Rosedale

Rosedale Home Explosion
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BALTIMORE COUNTY — A home explosion that happened back in July has now been ruled arson by Baltimore County fire investigators.

Mark Hawkins, 66, the property owner, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson and first-degree malicious burning in connection to the explosion.

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The explosion happened on Callo Lane in Rosedale.

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Fire officials say there were no injuries, as the homeowners were away at the time of the explosion.

We spoke to a neighbor who described what they heard overnight.

Neighbor reacts to Rosedale Home Explosion

Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon said there was minimal damage to a home next door.

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