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Posted: Wednesday, 26 March 2008 11:46PM

Home Explodes In North Minneapolis

At about 9 p.m. Wednesday an explosion leveled a house at Colfax and Lowry Avenues in North Minneapolis sending debris flying hundreds of feet.

According to witnesses, the explosion could be heard throughout the northside of Minneapolis. Fire crews were working throughout the night trying to contain the fire.

There was major damage to the homes on either side of the house that was leveled by the explosion. Fire crews were able to entire the homes on either side and determine that no one was inside at the time of the explosion. However, they can not say for sure whether there was anyone inside the home that did explode.

"The structure that exploded we have still not been able to enter and we have some equipment coming that will allow us to open up and get at the fire. Until we get the fire put out there's no way we can determine what happened," said Fire Captain Paul Baumtrog.

Fire officials say no one was injured by debris or glass that is now covering a wide stretch of Lowry Avenue.

The cause of the explosion is not known at this time. Fire officials say they will be at the scene for hours to try and determine a cause, as well as investigate if anyone was inside.

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