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23 Homes Damaged After House Explosion in Cleveland, Ohio, Suburb
Officials said the blast destroyed three homes and injured one person after crews struck a natural gas line.
On Thursday, a gas line strike in Twinsburg Township caused an explosion on Hiram Lane that destroyed three homes, the Summit County Sheriff confirmed.
Crews working in the area struck a natural gas line, prompting the Twinsburg Fire Department to respond and issue a shelter-in-place order shortly after.
Residents on Hiram Square and Dorset Lane received emergency orders to avoid starting vehicles or creating sparks until the gas leak was controlled.
Hudson halted all directional drilling operations, and State Route 91 north of Middleton Road was closed due to the explosion.
Emergency crews continue working at the scene with one injury reported as of Thursday night; residents should monitor 19 News for updates.