Inspectors look for clues to what may have
caused this house to explode.
They search the debris, but have a good Hunch
that a propane leak was the culprit.
It appeared that we may have had an explosion
in the floor or in the walls,
In which case, it has weakened the structure so
much that the roof just shifted and come down.
Sunday night, police and fire units blocked the road.
Authorities called in police dogs to determine
whether anyone remained inside the rubble.
But for 80-year-old Pedro Gonzalez Sr., it was
too late.
After last night's explosion, three members of
the Gonzalez family were flown by helicopter to
Methodist Hospital.
Another two were driven by ambulance, and one
member actually drove himself to the hospital.
He only had minor scratches.
Hospital officials say that four of the five
family members are in intensive care,
but none worse than Petra Gonzalez.
Petra, who is 79, would have to be considered
the most critically injured,
and it's an hour-to-hour, minute-to-minute situation.
The Grand Prairie Fire Department offers
several heating system safety tips.
If your home is heated by propane and you smell
it, have your system serviced immediately.
If it's open space heaters you have, ensure
that there is adequate ventilation to avoid
carbon monoxide poisoning.
And for central heating and air, now's the best
time to check your pilot light and replace your filters.
Investigators say that little is salvageable
after this freak occurrence,
but in the midst of this ruin, there are signs
this family's faith will endure.
Glennon King, Texas News 5.