Gas Leak Sparks Explosion Causing $175k in Damage

A natural gas explosion rocked a home in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood Friday evening causing extensive damage estimated at $175,000.

Firefighters responded to the 100 block of Orange Street shortly before 8pm on April 18th after reports of a fire. Investigators determined that a gas leak had ignited resulting in an explosion that impacted both levels of the two-story home.

Emergency crews treated one resident at the scene for smoke inhalation. According to officials, the structure sustained approximately $100,000 in damage with another $75,000 in losses to personal belongings inside the home.

No other injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation.

Gas Leak Sparks Explosion Causing $175k in Damage