Drone video shows damage following Des Moines home explosion

Police on scene of a house explosion in Des Moines in the early morning hours of Sept. 13,...
Police on scene of a house explosion in Des Moines in the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2019. (KCCI)(KCRG)
Published: Sep. 13, 2019 at 5:24 AM CDT
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Authorities say an explosion destroyed a house in Des Moines and damaged others.

The blast occurred around 3:15 a.m. Friday, in the 1100 block of Arthur Avenue, a few blocks northeast of Birdland Park. Police say no injuries have been reported.

Natural gas is suspected of being the source of the explosion. An investigation is underway.