Baltimore County fire officials are investigating an explosion and fire that leveled a home in Rosedale early Tuesday morning.

Debris from the home was still in flames when fire crews responded to the scene along the 8100 block of Callo Lane just after 2 a.m., finding the home “completely destroyed,” according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.

Shattered glass, pieces of wood and other debris covered the area, and authorities said the fire was under control around 4 a.m.

No one was inside the home at the time of the explosion, said Baltimore County Fire Department spokesman Travis Francis Sr. One neighboring home sustained minor damage, he said, but no injuries have been reported.

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Neighbors told WJZ they heard a blast around 2 a.m. and then saw flames. The fire reached the roof of another home as well, according to neighbors.

Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon said the department is working to confirm reports that residents of the home are out of town.

Fire crews were unable to do a conventional search of the home due to the level of destruction, but they were waiting for specialized equipment to remove some of the debris.

“It’s important for us to make sure any hazards are secured,” he said. “But we’re going to be vigilant and make sure that we take the right steps to keep the community safe.”

Baltimore Gas and Electric was called to the scene and crews turned off gas and electric service to the house, according to spokesperson Stephanie Weaver. Fire detectives remain on the scene investigating the cause of the explosion, authorities said.

WJZ’s Christian Olaniran contributed to this report. WJZ is a media partner of The Baltimore Banner.