Report: Woman complained about gas smell day of explosion at Clay County home
Share and Follow


Four people were hospitalized after a suspected natural gas leak ended in an explosion Monday night.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A newly obtained incident report is shedding light on an explosion at an Oakleaf Plantation home that sent four people, including two children, to the hospital Monday night.

Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a home on Sycamore Way around 7:31 p.m. Monday, in reference to a reported fire or explosion, the incident report states. Fire crews determined that four people were inside the home at the time of the explosion, and they were taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

The report states that an 84-year-old woman who was inside at the time explosion told fire rescue officials she had complained about a gas smell the same day, indicating a possible gas leak.

According to the report, the woman told fire rescue that she turned on a dryer in the garage, which caused the air to ignite, causing the explosion.

Update: The State Fire Marshal is on scene and will be investigating further.

Clay County Fire Rescue responded to a…

Posted by Clay County Fire Rescue on Monday, April 21, 2025

The explosion caused the home’s garage to buckle and balloon out, and the front door to be knocked off its hinges.

A fire marshal responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, who advised that he did not observe anything “suspicious” at the time, the report states. The fire marshal said the most probable cause of the explosion was from a natural gas leak.

The Dixon family, who live next door, said they heard a giant boom, sending them outside to see their neighbor’s home engulfed in flames. The family told First Coast News they heard their neighbors scream for help as well.

Not only was Kat Dixon worried for the safety of her neighbors, but said she was also worried about her food truck catching fire in her family’s driveway.

“The flames are blowing, they were overtaking this side of my house I have to move my food truck,” Dixon said. “The neighbors were like, ‘Hey, let’s shut off your gas,’ because my gas was on the opposite side, but still close and the flames were overtaking.”

The official cause of the explosion is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Trump admin. asks appeals court to pause Chicago-area federal immigration agents use of force injunction while it considers appeal

Trump Administration Seeks to Halt Ruling on Use of Force by Chicago Immigration Agents During Appeal

The Trump administration has urgently petitioned the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals…
Princess Beatrice hosts tea party for super-rich dignitaries in Saudi

Princess Beatrice Hosts Exclusive Tea Party for Global Elite in Saudi Arabia, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

The scene was set at a luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital,…
5 takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Hungary’s Orbán

Key Insights from Trump’s Recent Meeting with Hungary’s Orbán

President Trump recently hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White…
Chicago crime: Lamont Hill charged in stolen Cicero ambulance chase, crashes, shots fired by police on West Side, officials say

High-Stakes Chicago Chase: Lamont Hill Arrested After Stolen Ambulance Drama and Police Shootout

A dramatic scene unfolded in Chicago on Friday as a stolen ambulance…
KISS legend Ace Frehley's cause of death at age 74 is revealed

Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Passes at 74: Cause of Death Unveiled

The cause of death for legendary rock guitarist Ace Frehley has been…
US airlines' daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends

Over 2,700 US Flights Cancelled Daily Amid Ongoing Shutdown Effects

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Sunday, a staggering 2,700 flights were canceled by…
Trump to host Syrian president in historic White House meeting amid push for regional peace

Trump Set to Welcome Syrian President to White House for Groundbreaking Peace Talks

President Donald Trump is poised to host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on…
AI technology race is new 'cold war' between US and China that could have devastating consequences: report

AI Arms Race: How the US-China Tech Rivalry Mirrors a New Cold War with Global Implications

EXCLUSIVE: A recent analysis from a conservative think tank suggests that artificial…