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Police: Explosion destroyed Des Moines house, damaged others

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September 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an explosion destroyed a house in Des Moines and damaged others. The blast occurred around 3:15 a.m. Friday, a few blocks northeast of Birdland Park. Police say no injuries have been reported. Natural gas is suspected of being the source of the explosion. An investigation is underway.