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Explosion in Austin Destroys Home, Injures Multiple People

Emergency crews continue rescue operations and extinguish fires after a massive blast caused a house collapse and damaged nearby properties.

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Overview

  • A two-story house in northwest Austin collapsed following a massive explosion early Sunday morning, injuring multiple individuals.
  • Firefighters rescued three people from the rubble and are continuing to search for additional victims at the scene.
  • Several neighboring homes sustained damage, with one partially collapsing due to the force of the explosion.
  • Emergency crews are working to extinguish small fires within the debris while addressing ongoing safety hazards.
  • Eyewitness footage captured a large plume of smoke rising from the scene, with reports of a loud boom heard across nearby communities.