News Summary
A powerful house explosion in Austin has resulted in injuries to at least six individuals, including one in critical condition. The blast occurred early Sunday morning, leveling a residence and damaging nearby homes. Emergency services reported significant damage to 24 homes in the vicinity, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Travis County Fire Marshal.
Austin, Texas – A house explosion early Sunday morning has left at least six individuals injured, with one person in critical condition, following a significant blast that destroyed a residence and damaged several others.
The explosion occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. and was powerful enough to completely level one home and severely damage a neighboring property. Of the injured, two were occupants of the destroyed house, with one listed in critical condition and another in serious condition. A resident of a nearby home is also in critical condition, while two firefighters sustained injuries while attending to the scene. Additionally, one other individual suffered injuries but did not require hospitalization.
Emergency services reported that at least 24 homes in the vicinity experienced damage as a result of the explosion. A vehicle was noted to have caught fire at the site, although the fire has since been extinguished. Power has been restored to many surrounding areas, although residences that sustained significant damage remain without electricity.
According to Thayer Smith, an assistant chief with the Austin Fire Department, the main road is expected to reopen within an hour, while the street where the explosion occurred will remain closed for the rest of the day. Authorities have confirmed that all residents in the area have been accounted for.
The Travis County Fire Marshal is currently investigating the cause of the explosion. Preliminary reports indicate that there is no rationale for a criminal investigation at this stage.
Witness accounts describe the moment of the explosion as a loud boom that resonated throughout the suburbs of Austin. Residents across the city reported feeling the impact, with several noting shattered windows and blown-open doors in their homes. One nearby resident initially thought that a tree branch had fallen on her roof but later discovered extensive damage to her own property. Another resident likened the sound to that of a large tree crashing onto a house, illustrating the force of the explosion felt in the community.
As investigators work to determine the cause of this incident, local authorities are urging residents to stay clear of the area and are coordinating efforts to assist those affected by the explosion and subsequent damage. The significance of the blast has drawn attention not only within Austin but also in surrounding areas, as residents remain cautious and alert for further developments.
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