The NTSB investigates two natural gas-fueled home explosions in Preston Hollow, critically injuring five, including a child, with questions about evacuation protocol
SAN ANTONIO — The NTSB is investigating after two homes exploded in a north-side neighborhood Tuesday night, critically injuring five people, including one child.
The National Transportation Safety Board described the home explosions as “natural gas‑fueled” in a statement posted to social media. The NTSB will investigate why no evacuations were issued before the second home exploded two hours after the first home.
The first blast happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Preston Hollow neighborhood, leaving three people injured with burns, including a child. Then, around 8:15 p.m., a second explosion struck a home two doors down, injuring two more people believed to be a man and woman.
Authorities say all five victims were taken to the hospital, and initial reports indicated they were in critical condition.
An NTSB team had arrived at the site Wednesday evening.