DETROIT (AP) — Authorities say a suspected natural gas
explosion has leveled a home on Detroit’s east side, injuring six people
including two young children.
The explosion and fire were reported about 8 p.m. Thursday.
Detroit
Police Capt. Mark Bliss tells the Detroit Free Press that two of the
injured were in critical condition and the other four were in temporary
serious condition.
Detroit Arson Chief Charles Simms says the
children had burns to their faces. Simms says investigators are working
to determine the cause of the explosion. He says utility workers
indicated that the home had electricity service but not gas service.
DTE
Energy spokeswoman Erica Donerson tells The Detroit News that the
utility had shut off gas service to the home on Feb. 18 at the
customer’s request.
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DETROIT (AP) — Authorities say a suspected natural gas
explosion has leveled a home on Detroit’s east side, injuring six people
including two young children.
The explosion and fire were reported about 8 p.m. Thursday.
Detroit
Police Capt. Mark Bliss tells the Detroit Free Press that two of the
injured were in critical condition and the other four were in temporary
serious condition.
Detroit Arson Chief Charles Simms says the
children had burns to their faces. Simms says investigators are working
to determine the cause of the explosion. He says utility workers
indicated that the home had electricity service but not gas service.
DTE
Energy spokeswoman Erica Donerson tells The Detroit News that the
utility had shut off gas service to the home on Feb. 18 at the
customer’s request.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.