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Natural gas leak confirmed to be to blame for deadly Iowa home explosion

KCCI Des Moines · last updated

A natural gas leak is to blame for a deadly home explosion in Waterloo, KCRG reports.The Waterloo Fire Marshall made a preliminary determination that the natural gas leak came from inside the home, and that Mid-American equipment was not the cause of the gas leak. Investigators confirmed that Friday.Video above of previous coverage: House explodes in WaterlooThe explosion happened early Wednesday morning at a home on the corner of Sager Avenue and Sheerer Street.One person died in the explosion. Officials have not released that person’s identity.Anyone who suspects they smell gas should call 911 and their utility provider.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

URBANDALE, Iowa —

A natural gas leak is to blame for a deadly home explosion in Waterloo, KCRG reports.

The Waterloo Fire Marshall made a preliminary determination that the natural gas leak came from inside the home, and that Mid-American equipment was not the cause of the gas leak. Investigators confirmed that Friday.

Video above of previous coverage: House explodes in Waterloo

The explosion happened early Wednesday morning at a home on the corner of Sager Avenue and Sheerer Street.

One person died in the explosion. Officials have not released that person’s identity.

Anyone who suspects they smell gas should call 911 and their utility provider.

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