Dallas, TX – Atmos Energy is investigating another suspected gas explosion, this time at a duplex in South Dallas.
The explosion was reported to Dallas Fire-Rescue about 12:45 a.m. Monday in the 3700 block of Spring Avenue, near Fair Park.
Firefighters found a blaze in the yard of the damaged home, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans said.
Two men were injured on the side of duplex where the explosion occurred. Evans said the injured men suffered burns but were walking and talking when firefighters arrived. The two men, Wayne Lundrum and Kelly McFarland, were taken to a hospital for an evaluation, according to KTVT-TV (Channel 11).
A Parkland hospital spokeswoman said Lundrum was in serious condition and McFarland was in fair condition.
The explosion blew the right side off the gray duplex, as well as the roof over the porch. Yellow tape that read “FIRE LINE DO NOT CROSS” blocked off the home.
Two men on the other side of the duplex were not injured.
Investigators suspect the explosion is gas-related but have not determined its cause, Evans said. The American Red Cross was helping the displaced residents.
Atmos Energy was also called to the scene to shut off gas service and investigate. The company said in a written statement about 8 a.m. that it didn’t find signs of natural gas outside the home.