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.

Baltimore County Fire Department
The explosion happened on Callo Lane in Rosedale.

Baltimore County Fire Department
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.