Police: Natural gas likely caused Des Moines home explosion
OF STARTING TO BREAK UP DOWNTOWN AT SECOND AVENUE. NEW THIS MORNING A HOME IS BADLY DAMAGED AFTER A LARGE EXPLOSION ON DES MOINES SOUTH SIDE. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY MORNING ON SOUTHEAST 11TH STREET. DES MOINES POLICE POSTED THESE PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK. THREE PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT SAFELY, BUT INVESTIGATORS SAY A NATURAL GAS FLOW
Police: Natural gas likely caused Des Moines home explosion
Updated: 8:31 AM CDT Mar 31, 2025
Des Moines police say a home exploded Sunday morning, and natural gas is the likely cause.According to police, a large explosion caused significant structural damage Sunday morning to a home in the 4300 block of SE 11th Street. A preliminary investigation by police and fire personnel shows a natural gas flow within the home was a contributing factor.Three people inside the home at the time all escaped unharmed, police say.The investigation remains ongoing.Police say residents with questions about natural gas safety should consult MidAmerican Energy.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
Des Moines police say a home exploded Sunday morning, and natural gas is the likely cause.
According to police, a large explosion caused significant structural damage Sunday morning to a home in the 4300 block of SE 11th Street. A preliminary investigation by police and fire personnel shows a natural gas flow within the home was a contributing factor.
Three people inside the home at the time all escaped unharmed, police say.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Police say residents with questions about natural gas safety should consult MidAmerican Energy.
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