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Hudsonstraat
Tuesday, 15 September 2015 - 10:33

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Gas explosion blows out Breda home's windows

A gas explosion in a home on Hudsonstraat in Breda caused some excitement on Tuesday morning. The home's windows were blown out, but no one was injured. According to the fire department, the explosion caused a small fire in the home, but the neighbors and other local residents are in no danger. The residents were not at home during the explosion, Omroep Brabant reports. Only their cat was present in the house. The cat was rescued with no injuries. The cause of the explosion is unclear at this time. Bystanders told the broadcaster that they saw burning candles on a table in the home. The police and municipality are investigating.

Gas explosie in woning #Hudsonstraat #Breda. Kleine brand in woning. Er zijn geen slachtoffers.

— Brandweer MWB (@BrandweerMWB) September 15, 2015

#Hudsonstraat #breda voor de omwonenden is er geen gevaar. Poltie en gemeente doen onderzoek.

— Brandweer MWB (@BrandweerMWB) September 15, 2015

Explosie en brand in huis in #Breda, voorgevel eruit geblazen http://t.co/1FhYT7XPUi via @Omroepbrabant pic.twitter.com/5p1O34qoy7

— Hubert De Meulder (@HubertDeMeulder) September 15, 2015

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