Paulding County

Gas leak suspected in Paulding County house explosion

Gas leak suspected in Paulding County house explosion

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — Fire officials are working to get answers after a house exploded Saturday night.

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On Saturday night, Paulding County fire crews were called to a neighborhood in the area of Paces Meadows Lane after receiving several reports of a home explosion.

When they arrived, a home was engulfed in flames with severe damage. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the flames at the unoccupied home.

Fortunately, there were no injuries.

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While it is suspected to be a gas leak, investigators are working to confirm an official cause of the explosion.

“Remember, if you suspect a gas leak of any kind, immediately evacuate the area. Once evacuated, call 911,” Paulding County Fire and Rescue said.

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