7 Detroit Homes Destroyed after Explosion

Monday, November 10th, 2014 Property

Seven homes were destroyed in an explosion and fire that happened Friday afternoon on Oakdale Street near Vernor Highway in southwest Detroit. Detroit firefighters battled the flames in an effort to keep them from spreading down the street. They were able to contain it to about seven homes. Firefighters believe the initial explosion was caused by a natural gas leak. They said there was scrapping going on inside the house.Witnesses said a man who was on fire was seen running from the house after the explosion. Police have arrested that man not far from the fire.

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