COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Two people have been injured in a house explosion in Commerce Township overnight.
The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Arbutus Street just north of Pittsfield Street.
VIDEO: Right now, crews are still investigating what caused the Commerce Township home to explode.
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According to fire crews at the scene, there was an initial explosion, then fire leading to at least two victims being pulled out and taken to a local hospital. Firefighters confirmed with 7 Action News that there were small explosions following the initial explosion.
Crews pulled a half dozen butane tanks away from the house, though homes on both sides sustained damaged.
Investigators are speculating that there could have been a marijuana grow operation inside the home due to the propane tanks .
Crews are still investigating what caused the explosion.
Stay with 7 Action News for updates.
