GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas \u2013 Two people were taken to hospitals in the San Antonio area after a house exploded in Gillespie County, according to Fredericksburg Fire\/EMS. <\/p>\n
Crews were dispatched to the explosion around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at a home in The Overlook at Bear Creek subdivision, which is located around nine miles south of Fredericksburg off U.S. Highway 87. <\/p>\n
Upon arrival, the crews found that the home was \u201cfully involved in fire,\u201d Fredericksburg Fire\/EMS said. One of the two people injured was airlifted to a San Antonio area hospital for treatment. <\/p>\n
There are no road closures at this time. However, officials said that people should avoid the area to allow first responders to access the scene safely. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis appears to be an isolated incident, with no further damage to the surrounding community,\u201d Fredericksburg Fire\/EMS said.<\/p>\n
No further evacuations are expected to happen following the explosion, authorities said. <\/p>\n
The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Gillespie County Sheriff\u2019s Office, the City of Fredericksburg and the Gillespie County Fire Marshal\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n
Several other agencies also responded to the scene, including the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, Willow City Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and others. <\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates. <\/p>\n
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