A blast so powerful that it ripped away bricks from a Detroit apartment building on Monday and injured a dozen people, including six children, is under investigation, as demolition crews try to stabilize the structure. At least two of those harmed were hospitalized in critical condition, fire officials said.

The blast at the 12-unit apartment building located on the city's westside shattered windows and ripped away bricks. Among the injured include two adults -- a 30-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman -- and a 3-year-old child who are hospitalized in critical condition and are said to be fighting for their lives with severe burns.