Crews respond to report of house explosion on Madison’s west side
MADISON, Wis. — Crews have responded to a report of a house explosion on Madison’s west side Wednesday afternoon.
Madison police said officers and city firefighters were headed to the 7800 block of Stratton Way at about 2 p.m.
The Madison Fire Departments spokeswoman Cynthia Schuster told News 3 “the house blew up,” and initial reports indicate that the structure is gone and there is active fire that firefighters are fighting.
Kristin Bausch, who lives nearby, said she was working from home when she felt her house shake.
“I shook in my chair,” Bausch said. “It sounded like a collision or some type of explosion, neighbors were coming outside, and then we soon after saw flames shooting up above the trees.”
Madison police said parents whose children normally get off buses in the area near the explosion should pick their students up at their respective schools. Police said motorists should expect traffic delays and asked residents to avoid the area Wednesday afternoon.
A neighbor who lives across the street, witnessed the explosion while riding her bike. #news3 pic.twitter.com/wWxsfxxh5h
— Velena Jones (@velenajones) September 13, 2017
On scene of house explosion on S. High Point Rd./Stratton Way. Search underway for any possible victims. Please avoid area for your safety. pic.twitter.com/yRK0DVzzFP
— Madison Fire Dept. (@MadisonWIFire) September 13, 2017
Neighbor Kristin Bausch describes what she heard and saw after Stratton Way house #explosion #news3 pic.twitter.com/WxyO73RlAB
— Chris Gothner (@cgothner) September 13, 2017
Stratton Way: house is completely gone. #news3 pic.twitter.com/ovywAh4JR9
— Chris Gothner (@cgothner) September 13, 2017
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