MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Seven people, including three children were critically injured late Thursday night when a house exploded in North Memphis.
The explosion happened at a home in the 2100 block of Stovall Avenue between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
According to the Memphis Fire Department, everyone made it out of the home before firefighters arrived.
Four adults ages 30 to 36, and four children ages 4, 10, and 13, suffered burn injuries. The children were taken to Le Bonheur, the adults were taken to Regional One. Memphis fire says they all suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 70%80% of their bodies.
A neighbor told Local 24 News, she woke up to the sound of a little girl crying. She jumped up to help and found two men laying in her yard with serious injuries.
MFD says the fire appears to be accidental as a result of a natural gas leak at the water heater inside the home. Damage is estimated at nearly $20,000.
Fire investigators say the home did not have a working smoke alarm. City of Memphis residents may apply for a free smoke alarm HERE.
