Residents of the Phoenix House apartment complex were moved to emergency housing at local nursing homes and hotels following an explosion Saturday, Nov. 22, according to a release from the Austintown Township Board of Trustees. 

"By night's end, every single resident had what they needed, every single resident had a bed to sleep in," said Trustee Robert Santos at a press conference in the Austintown administrative office Sunday afternoon.

Several people were taken to the hospital, including one who was severely injured. There are no updates on the condition of those hospitalized at this time.

State fire marshals inspected the area, but obstacles on the scene made it difficult for investigators to determine a cause.

"There was a lot of debris and things up there they have to dig through and look at," said Austintown Fire Chief David Schertzer.

Phoenix House residents were not allowed to enter the building on Sunday. However, some tenants were allowed to move their cars from the apartment parking lot if they were far enough from the building.

The fire department says it is working on a plan to help residents reclaim items from their rooms.

The release states that a timeline of information is being made, which would include details on when belongings can be retrieved.

"I would be hopeful to get them in there to get their personal belongings in the coming days," said Schertzer.

The Animal Charity Humane Society will collect animals as they are recovered and reunite them with their owners.

Furthermore, any others affected by the explosion who need assistance are encouraged to contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

The Austintown Township trustees remarked at the press conference that any donations to those impacted by the explosion are greatly appreciated.