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At least 24 homes damaged, 6 injured after Austin house explosion • Apr. 15, 2025, 3:07 AM ET (CBS)

At least 6 hurt in a house explosion in Austin, Texas • Apr. 14, 2025, 6:16 AM ET (CNN)

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