A video emerged late Wednesday evening that showed a massive explosion completely leveling a home in Evansville, Indiana, killing at least three people.
Fire Chief Mike Connelly said in a news conference that there could be more victims found as the search continues. “There could be other victims; we have not completed our search. The buildings are not yet safe to enter,” Connelly said, adding, “Initial survey of the damage is that 39 houses have been damaged from either severe to minor damage.”
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DEVELOPING | At least three people are injured after a house explosion in Evansville, according to the fire department. Several homes were damaged.
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“Our thoughts are with those closely involved with the explosion that happened on N. Weinbach this afternoon,” the Evansville Police Department said in a statement. “As more information becomes available the respective agencies investigating will be able to provide more information. N. Weinbach between Columbia and Oak Hill will be shut down for the foreseeable future, please plan an alternate route.”
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke visited the scene with first responders and shared photos on his Facebook account.
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Source: Dailywire
