Baltimore County homeowner charged with arson for July explosion that rocked community

A Baltimore County man was arrested for allegedly causing a massive explosion at his property last July, according to investigators. There were no injuries.

Mark Hawkins, 66, is facing first-degree arson charges in connection with a July 1 explosion in the 8100 block of Callo Lane in a Rosedale subdivision.

A neighbor had told WJZ that the homeowners were on vacation in Jamaica during the explosion.

The powerful explosion rocked the Rosedale subdivision, which backs up to the northbound lanes of Interstate 95.

WJZ obtained video that shows flames tearing through the house around 2 a.m.

Read more: CBS News