Officials believe “vapor” caused eastern North Carolina home explosion

LELAND, N.C. (WBTV/WECT) – New information has been released about an explosion that damaged several homes in eastern North Carolina in May.

Two people were hurt and four homes were damaged along Suncrest Way in Leland on Friday, May 16.

According to a letter from the Three Oaks Board of Directors, the explosion was a vapor explosion. According to the town of Leland, a vapor explosion happens when flammable gas mixes with air and is ignited…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS