CPS Energy issuing gas, carbon monoxide alarms to residents following North Side home explosions

SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy announced it issued gas and carbon monoxide alarms for residents Monday in the Preston Hollow neighborhood after five people were hospitalized in two separate home explosions last Tuesday.

The utility said it has arranged for the San Antonio Fire Department to install them, with the goal of providing further safety assurance for people in the neighborhood, according to the statement.

CPS Energy said that if any residents smelled gas, they should leave their home immediately and call 911 or 210-353-HELP.

KSAT continues to follow updates on the Preston Hollow home explosions. Read more of our coverage below:

• What we know about the North Side home explosions that hospitalized 5
• 5 hospitalized, 3 in critical condition, after home explosions on North Side, SAFD says
• What happens next in federal investigation of North Side home explosions
• Questions remain after North Side home explosions, nearly a week after it occurred
• Neighbors growing frustrated with lack of answers about North Side gas explosions
• CPS Energy board holds first meeting since North Side home explosions; KSAT pushes for answers
• Homeowners return to uncertainty after gas explosions in North Side neighborhood
• Texas attorney raises concerns as investigation continues into 2 home explosions on North Side
• Explosions from gas leaks usually come with warning signs, local expert says
• Federal investigation underway after North Side home explosions injure 5
• What the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the SA home explosions involves
• MAP: Reported house, apartment explosions across San Antonio area since 2020