Carrollton home explosion ignited by cigarette, triggers evacuations and fears
CARROLLTON, Texas – A home explosion in Carrollton, Texas is suspected to have been caused by a natural gas leak, ignited by a lit cigarette. The blast occurred early in the morning, resulting in the hospitalization of a man and the temporary evacuation of several homes. The neighborhood was surrounded by Atmos Energy trucks as technicians worked to restore service, following the explosion. Despite the evacuation being lifted, residents expressed concerns about the lack of …