Indianapolis explosion destroys home
A huge explosion in the US city of Indianapolis has destroyed one home and set fire to a number of others.
One person was reported dead and a number of others injured. The cause of the explosion remains unclear.
Dozens of firefighters are attending the scene, with a natural gas explosion one of the lines of inquiry.
The Indianapolis fire department said the scene resembled a war zone. Residents have been evacuated to a nearby school.
Dozens of firefighters are attending the scene
The blast took place on Field Fair Way and Towhees Drive late on Saturday.
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard attended the scene and ruled out the possibility of a plane crash.
He said the damage went on "for blocks on end."
"We're going to need some comforting in the next few days," Mr Ballard said.
Capt Rita Burris of the Indianapolis fire department told Associated Press the scene was like a war zone. "It's really messy," she said.
Television pictures showed flames shooting into the sky and thick smoke covering the area.
アメリカ、インディアナポリスで巨大な爆発が起こり、
住宅を破壊。周囲の家々にも飛び火。一人死亡。
近隣の住人は近くの学校へ避難。
原因はおそらく天然ガス。現場は戦場のようだが、飛行機の墜落ではない。
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