Crime & Safety

House Explosion In Cobb County Injures Two Repair Workers

The explosion happened Sunday afternoon at a home on Powers Ferry Road.

COBB COUNTY, GA -- Two repair workers were injured Sunday afternoon during a natural gas explosion at a Powers Ferry Road home. According to Cobb County fire officials, the men were in the home's crawl space when the explosion happened. The workers suffered minor to moderate burns and were taken to a local hospital.

The home itself suffered heavy damage and is uninhabitable.

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