Firefighters battle flames at several homes on Indy's southside. One fatality has been reported.
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Authorities told Indianapolis' RTV6 that a natural gas explosion may have caused a fire that broke out just after 11 p.m. local time. WISH-TV reporters on the scene said dozens of homes were damaged and at least two completely destroyed in Indianapolis' Richmond Hill neighborhood.
An Indianapolis Fire Department spokeswoman told BuzzFeed multiple people were transported to area hospitals, but could not confirm the count or whether there had been any fatalities. WISH has reported one fatality.
About 100 to 150 people were evacuated to the Mary Bryan Elementary School, RTV6 reports.
Image by The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger / AP
Image by The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger / AP