GALLATIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Gallatin Police and Fire are on the scene of a home explosion on Mackinac Drive.
According to officials, Gallatin Fire said none of the homes were occupied and that a person who was on scene when the explosion happened has been taken to the hospital with burn injuries.
"A person met us injured, burned as we were walking up. We quickly transported them to Sumner County EMS and transport," Gallatin Fire Chief Jeff Beaman said.
Officials do not know the cause of the explosion at this time. No foul play is expected. Neighbors nearby believe the man injured was a home inspector.
"There was one person in there testing the gas thing," resident Yogesh Jagerlamudi said.
None of the homes in that area are occupied. Two homes to the right and left of the explosion have damage.
Neighbors say the explosion was so powerful it shook their homes.
“I’ve never seen anything like that in my life. Never felt anything like that," resident Lindsey Rogers said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tended to the scene.
Loved ones identified the victim as 31-year-old Hunter Pryer. If you would like to help Pryer and his family during this difficult time, you can donate here.
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