GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas – Two people were taken to hospitals in the San Antonio area after a house exploded in Gillespie County, according to Fredericksburg Fire EMS.
Crews were dispatched to the explosion at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at a home in The Overlook at Bear Creek subdivision, which is located around nine miles south of Fredericksburg near U.S. Highway 87.
Upon arrival, the crews found a two-story home on a six-acre lot “fully involved in fire,” Fredericksburg fire officials said. The home sustained extensive damage, and a detached structure on the same property was damaged by flying debris.
One of the two people injured was airlifted to a San Antonio area hospital for treatment. An ambulance took the other person to a hospital since weather conditions prevented a second helicopter from flying safely, according to fire officials.
There are no road closures at this time. However, officials said that people should avoid the area to allow first responders to access the scene safely.
“This appears to be an isolated incident, with no further damage to the surrounding community,” a Fredericksburg fire news release said.
No further evacuations are expected to happen following the explosion, authorities said.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Fredericksburg, the Gillespie County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Several other agencies also responded to the scene, including the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, Willow City Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and others.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
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