West Hills Home Explodes Damaging 6 Homes

West Hills, CA – September 20, 2017 – A powerful home explosion rocked a West Hills neighborhood at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, damaging six homes and scattering debris across the area, Royol News Los Angeles reports. The blast, centered in a garage or guest house, prompted a swift response from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Firefighters arrived to find significant structural damage, with five to six homes affected, three of which were red-tagged as unsafe to enter. Two residents received on-scene treatment for minor injuries, but no serious injuries were reported. Southern California Gas Company confirmed the explosion was not caused by a natural gas leak, ruling out initial concerns. Authorities launched a criminal investigation, with suspicions of possible illegal drug production, though no definitive cause has been established.

The West Hills explosion left the community shaken, with debris littering the neighborhood. The investigation remains ongoing, with LAPD and fire officials continuing to probe the incident’s origins.