Explosion From Gas Leak Levels East Houston Home

HOUSTON, TX -- An explosion in an east Houston neighborhood blew the roof off the home, and scattered debris throughout the neighborhood.

The explosion happened at about 10 a.m., at a home in the 100 block of Bryan Street, near Canal Street.

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According to a KPRC report, firefighters who responded to the area for a fire heard the blast, and saw people running, but so far there are no confirmed injuries.

Investigators said the explosion resulted from a gas leak.

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