Explosion at Fremont home, site of possible drug lab, leaves one in critical condition

FREMONT – A possible drug lab was found inside a Fremont home where an explosion Tuesday left a person hospitalized in critical condition, according to police. Police said the explosion happened around 9:30 a.m. in the 37000 block of Waverly Terrace, a residential area of single family homes and apartments near Thorton Avenue.

The occupants left the home prior to the arrival of first responders, according to police. One person later checked into a hospital and was listed in critical condition, police said. Surrounding residences were evacuated while authorities worked to determine the cause of the explosion. An initial investigation revealed a possible drug lab within the home, according to police.

Detectives with the major crimes task force remained at the scene Tuesday afternoon..