A home in north Houston went up in flames this morning. Andy Bass has the latest from SkyEye (KTRK)
Wednesday, June 01, 2016 10:10AM
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Four adults were badly burned on up to 50 percent of their bodies in a devastating gas explosion in north Houston this morning, according to the Houston Fire Department.
The victims were a 19-year-old woman, a 46-year-old woman, a 73-year-old woman, and a 26-year-old man.
A dog that was in the backyard died as a result of the explosion.
When firefighters arrived at the home on Glen Maor near Elbert, they found heavy flames and smoke pouring from the roof of the home.
Sky Eye coverage of north Houston explosion
Neighbors heard the explosion.
HFD officials say there was a partial roof collapse as crews worked to contain the fire.
The four victims were taken to nearby hospitals.
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