Lake Dallas House Explosion: Survivor's Story

0:00It's March 23rd, welcome to Dallas News Today, powered by AI. A house in Lake Dallas, Texas exploded Thursday evening, leaving behind a scene of total destruction, but with no fatalities. Firefighters rushed to the home on Mosley Street after neighbors reported a massive boom that shipped the ground like an earthquake. One woman was pulled from the rubble and airlifted to a hospital, though her condition remains unknown. Crews from Lake City's Fire Department call for backup right away, including medical teams, as flames engulf the property. Radio from locals showed the structure collapsing inward amid thick smoke, with debris scattered everywhere, including charred appliances tossed, outside. Neighbors like Tracy Reine and Ivan Alvarez described the shock of the blast hitting their own homes, with one family feeling it strongly enough, too. Record the shaking from their backyard. Several residents nearby have been forced out of their houses and are staying in hotels while safety checks continue. Investigators from multiple agencies stayed on site Friday, blocking off streets around the area.

1:02At most energies shut off natural gas service and sink crews door to door for pressure tests, working alongside the Texas Railroad Commission to pinpoint the cause. Officials expect the probe to stretch through the weekend, focusing on system safety before restoring gas to affected homes, as the community wonders. How the lone survivor escapes such intense damage.