Investigation underway after house explosion in Plano neighborhood

PLANO, Texas — An investigation is underway after a house explosion in a Plano neighborhood on Wednesday evening, officials say.

The fire department says they responded to the incident around 9 p.m. in the 3700 block of Shantara Lane, near Plano West Senior High School at the intersection of Parker Road and Willow Bend Drive.

According to the department, there were no residents inside the home at the time of the explosion, and no injuries from the surrounding area were reported.

Officials say most of the damage could be seen in a corner of the home.

The department says there was no major damage to neighboring homes. There was at least one home that had broken windows.

Residents in the area tell WFAA the explosion was loud and that it shook their homes.

The fire department says it believes it may have been a gas explosion. Atmos crews arrived to conduct an investigation.

Gas and electricity was shut off to the home as crews investigate the cause.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.