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(Update 3:40 p.m.) – Components of illegal fireworks were believed to have been found by ATF agents at the scene of a house explosion that took place on Independence Day in the 1100 block of Prospect Ave.

ATF Spokesman John Ham said the components will be sent to the ATF Explosives Laboratory for evaluation.  He said results could take four to six weeks.  Agents have cleared the scene and no longer believe that there is any threat to public safety.

(Update 10:51 a.m.) – The St. Joseph Police Department has taken a man into custody in connection with a home explosion on Independence Day that destroyed a north end home.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said Wednesday that a 53-year-old man is in custody in reference to the incident. As of 10:46 a.m. charges have not been filed. Wilson said the investigation continues.

As we previously reported, three people were taken to the hospital Tuesday for treatment of what was described as non life-threatening injuries after a large explosion at a home in the 1100 block of Prospect Ave. Several smaller explosions were also heard on footage taken from the scene. Two men and one woman were transported to the hospital. The St. Joseph Police Department, Fire Department and ATF are conducting an investigation.

Wilson said there is no other information to release at this time.