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1 injured in Jordan house explosion; home destroyed

Officials say three people were inside the home when it exploded, and one of them was injured. Early information indicates the explosion was caused by natural gas.

JORDAN, Minnesota — One person was injured after an explosion leveled a home Thursday night in Jordan.

The victim, who officials say suffered minor injuries, was one of three people inside the home when it exploded. Preliminary information indicates that the explosion was caused from natural gas, but investigators will confirm that.

According to the Scott County Sheriff's Office, officials were called to the home near First Street East and Broadway Street South at around 8:30 p.m. on reports of a house fire. As crews were responding, the call was upgraded to an explosion. 

First responders rescued two dogs that were also inside the home at the time of the explosion.

The home has been declared a complete loss. Officials say some nearby cars and a neighboring home also sustained some damage, and debris from the explosion was scattered across the entire neighborhood. 

*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.

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