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6 injured following house explosion in Detroit

Posted at 8:22 PM, Jan 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-04 23:10:28-05

DETROIT (WXYZ) — An explosion rocks a neighborhood on Detroit's west side.

Fire officials report six people were rushed to Detroit Receiving Hospital with second- and third-degree burns. Two of the victims also suffered from smoke inhalation.

The explosion occurred at a home in the 14400 block of Evergreen around 7:20 p.m. Saturday.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom that rattled their homes.

The Detroit Fire Department and DTE are investigating.

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