Explosion destroys two NJ homes after gas smell reported

PATERSON, N.J. -- Two New Jersey houses have been destroyed in an explosion that occurred after neighbors reported the smell of gas and firefighters arrived to investigate.Authorities say it appears no residents were injured, but some firefighters are being evaluated for possible minor issues related to the Tuesday morning blast in Paterson.Councilman Andre Sayegh says residents had notified authorities of the gas smell, and firefighters arrived at the scene shortly before the blast occurred.One