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Two home explosions happened on the Northeast side of San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, April 21. What to know about gas leaks and how it happened.<\/p>\n
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Officials have revealed more information regarding what caused two home explosions<\/a> in San Antonio. Five people were injured in the blasts, which happened on\u00a0the city’s Northeast side on Tuesday, April 21.<\/p>\n The explosion at 15062 Preston Hollow Drive, near the Hollywood Park area, was reported shortly after 6 p.m., according to the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD).<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n San Antonio home explosions cause<\/p>\n District 10 Councilman Marc\u00a0Whyte wrote in a post<\/a> on Wednesday, April 22, that CPS Energy has located and capped a gas leak at the site. Whyte’s office could not confirm what caused the leak, saying that information was not available.\u00a0<\/p>\n In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, CPS Energy said the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading an investigation into the explosions.\u00a0The agency\u00a0will coordinate any updates through the NTSB.<\/p>\n “Our team has connected with more than two dozen residents, providing information and support,” CPS Energy said. “Impacted customers who need assistance are encouraged to call 210-353-2783.”<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The explosion\u00a0was upgraded to a structure fire at roughly 7 p.m., per Whyte’s Facebook post.\u00a0While crews worked to extinguish the blaze, a second explosion happened at 15058 Preston Hollow Drive at about 8 p.m.<\/p>\n In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, CPS Energy said the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading an investigation into the explosions.\u00a0The agency\u00a0will coordinate any updates through the NTSB.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n How many were injured\u00a0in San Antonio home explosions?<\/p>\n Three people were injured in the first explosion, and two people were hurt in the second.\u00a0<\/p>\n Max\u00a0Woliver, director of communications at the District 10 office, says that as of 12:47 p.m. on\u00a0Wednesday,\u00a0three are in critical condition. The exact ages and conditions of those hurt are unknown. The San Antonio Fire Department tells MySA that four were adults and one was a minor.<\/p>\n Evacuations after San Antonio home explosions<\/p>\n Approximately 20 homes were evacuated after the explosions, and residents were transported to the Northeast Senior Center at 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive, which was set up as a temporary shelter. Members from the Red Cross, CPS Energy, SAFD, and the City Council District 10 office were at the building on Wednesday morning to provide breakfast and support.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n CPS Energy confirmed to Whyte’s office that it would reimburse displaced residents for hotel costs. Residents in need of assistance should contact the District 10 Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n “There is extensive property damage to some homes and at least one home will likely have to be demolished,” Woliver said. ” Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured in the explosions.”<\/p>\n MySA reached out to CPS Energy for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.<\/p>\n What are the warning signs of a gas leak?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n