Crews spent hours on the scene of a fire in gates, after an explosion sent flames and debris into the sky Wednesday night.
Firefighters say it happened at 6: 11 p.m. on Noel drive off Lille road. More than 100 ultimate firefighters from more than 10 are are fire areas responded to the scene.
"We are pleased to report that despite the damage extensive damage to houses three and
Other properties in the area there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Homeowner
"He was located in a safe place, not at home, nearly three hours after the incident,"Gates fire district officials said in a press release late Wednesday.
No injuries were reported, until this time, they were remarkable, given the damage. Here are the sights and sounds from the nearby neighbors Ring camera:
"It looked like a bomb went off,"said Richard Pecorella, who lives nearby. "The whole house shook.”
At an 8 p.m. briefing, firefighters said no injuries have been reported so far, but they are still searching the debris field. It was not known at that time whether anyone was inside the home when it exploded.
Said Mark Fisher, another neighbor:" I ran to see if I can help, but when I got there, you can say that there's nothing left". "It is very sad, especially this time of year.”
At that same briefing, firefighters said the fire was under control, and utility companies were contacted.
They say that there is no threat to the public. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Watch 8 pm briefing from firefighters:
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