Fire Chief: At least 50 homes damaged after house explodes in northwest Oklahoma City

A house exploded early Saturday morning near NW 122nd and Rockwell.ONG was working on the home on Whispering Hollow Drive when a fire started near the gas meter, which led to the explosion. The explosion damaged at dozens of homes and vehicles in the neighborhood. Officials said the debris looked like a tornado debris field for about 200 yards in the neighborhood.Oklahoma City Fire Chief Chief Benny Fulkerson said at least 50 homes were affected in some way.Authorities said one person was inside the home and is being treated for minor burns. Fire officials said the man was thrown from his bed when the explosion happened. Two other people were taken to the hospital for difficulty breathing.Authorities checked other homes in the area and said everyone else is OK and accounted for. Eight homes were evacuated after the explosion.Residents reported hearing the explosion several miles away.

A house exploded early Saturday morning near NW 122nd and Rockwell.

ONG was working on the home on Whispering Hollow Drive when a fire started near the gas meter, which led to the explosion. The explosion damaged at dozens of homes and vehicles in the neighborhood. Officials said the debris looked like a tornado debris field for about 200 yards in the neighborhood.

Oklahoma City Fire Chief Chief Benny Fulkerson said at least 50 homes were affected in some way.

Authorities said one person was inside the home and is being treated for minor burns. Fire officials said the man was thrown from his bed when the explosion happened. Two other people were taken to the hospital for difficulty breathing.

Authorities checked other homes in the area and said everyone else is OK and accounted for. Eight homes were evacuated after the explosion.

Residents reported hearing the explosion several miles away.