Home Explosion in Glendale

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by Rielle Creighton

Story Created: May 26, 2012 at 7:54 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 26, 2012

GLENDALE WI- Fire crews from around the area were called to the scene of a giant explosion at a home in Glendale.

It happened in the 4800 block of Iroquois Avenue around 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

One home was destroyed and several nearby homes were affected.

Smoke could be seen billowing from the area of the explosion.

A good samaritan rescued two people from that home.

They were both taken to the hospital, but their current condition is unknown.

WE Energies did arrive on the scene and cut off gas to the surrounding area.

Authorities are still trying to determine the cause of that explosion.

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