House explodes in Detroit, killing 1

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DETROIT — An investigation is underway after a home exploded in Detroit, killing one woman and injuring a man.

The explosion happened around 3:50 p.m. Saturday, July 5th, in the 19400 block of McCormick, near Moross Road and I-94, according to MLIVE.com.

Detroit firefighters told reporters that the 46-year-old man suffered burns to the upper half of his body and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Two neighboring homes were heavily damaged by the explosion.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.