House Explosion Last Night in Hyde Park

A house near 46th and Evans was destroyed last night after a gas leak caught fire around 8pm. Firefighters were at the location starting to deal with the leak when the explosion caused the roof to blow off. A fireman's knee was injured and the residents of the house were treated for natural gas inhalation, but thankfully there were no fatalities. Twitter-users in the area were quick to post their reactions to the explosion as it was felt throughout the neighborhood. [Daily Texan]