House exploded, caught fire in La Porte due to supposed gas leak, 2 injured
Two people hurt in house explosion in La Porte
A home in La Porte exploded and caught fire due to a supposed gas leak. Officials say two people were injured and taken to get treated.
LA PORTE, Texas - A house in La Porte catches fire after a supposed gas leak officials believe.
Around 12 p.m. on Saturday, the La Porte Fire Department responded to a call for a structure fire in the 9926 block of Rocky Hollow Road.
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VIDEO: House exploded, caught fire in La Porte
La Porte Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Saturday that left two people injured. Reports say the home exploded due to a supposed gas leak. (Video Courtesy: Chris Gonzalez)
Reports say there was an explosion in the house before is subsequently caught fire. The La Porte Fire Marshal’s Office believe a gas leak may be to blame.
(Photo Courtesy of Dennis Andrejczak)
Officials say two people were taken for medical assessment and treatment.
(Photo Courtesy of Dennis Andrejczak)
The fire department confirmed the fire was put out and crews stayed on the scene to put out any hotspots.
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The La Porte Fire Marshal’s Office says a gas leak might be the reason for the fire but they are still investigating.