Authorities say fire caused house to explode in N Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a fire caused a house in North Carolina’s largest city to explode, injuring at least two people.
In a tweet, the Charlotte Fire Department says a fire caused the house to explode Tuesday afternoon. The department also tweeted that a rescue was under way and that it had sounded a fourth alarm for more help.
Charlotte Medic told news outlets two people living in surrounding homes were being evaluated for injuries that aren’t life-threatening