House explodes in southwest Oklahoma City

No casualties; one person was treated at the scene. The house was destroyed and surrounding houses had significant damage.

 
BY MATT DINGER | Published: January 4, 2013   

A woman was pulled from her home by an Oklahoma Natural Gas worker after a gas explosion Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

The woman — identified only as in her 60s — was making cookies about 5 p.m. when the explosion rocked the southwest Oklahoma City home, 9208 S Villa Ave., fire Deputy Chief Marc Woodard said.

photo - Firefighters walk Thursday through the remains of a house destroyed by a natural gas explosion near SW 92nd and Fairview. Photos by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
Firefighters walk Thursday through the remains of a house destroyed by a natural gas explosion near SW 92nd and Fairview. Photos by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

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An ONG employee investigating the smell of gas in the area ran into the back door of the flaming home and brought her to safety, he said.

The woman was treated at the scene, but refused...
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