The explosion and fire were reported just after 2:30 p.m., according to a dispatcher. Firefighters battled the stubborn fire for just over three hours.

The authorities, who were investigating the fire as a possible arson, said on Tuesday that it was “not a targeted act of violence.”

Demolition crews ripped down what was left of a restaurant that was destroyed in a fire in downtown Milford, Massachusetts Monday night. The Turtle Tavern had just been passed down to a third generation of the family who owns it. They just did renovations to the bar in August, and now the entire building is being demolished.

A UPS cargo plane with three crew members crashed after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky. NBC News’ Tom Costello explains the latest details on the incident and reported injuries.

First responders are onsite, and we will share more information as available. Please pray for the pilots, crew and everyone affected. We will share more soon," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.

A New York City firefighter has been hospitalized for injuries he suffered battling a blaze in the Bronx Monday morning.

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Family members say two women are dead after a house fire Monday morning, Nov. 3 in Waukesha. Waukesha ’s fire chief said he couldn't say where the fire started and if it’s considered suspicious, noting that the cause is still under investigation.

The restaurant's extensive damage from the fire has prompted an outpouring of community support on social media.