1 Injured in Gas Explosion at N.Y. Home That Family Was Moving into Hours Prior: 'It's Crazy'

A New York family has been displaced after an explosion occurred at their new rental home just hours after they began moving in.

“We got people to rent out the place, and then it blew up. It’s crazy,” said Ariel Kahn, whose family owns the rental property.

The eight other people in the home were uninjured, as were two pets who also escaped, according to the reports.

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The Red Cross is reportedly assisting the family who lost their home.

source: people.com