Multiple California Homes Damaged By Explosion, Strewn Debris

An explosion at a home in West Hills on Wednesday significantly damaged the structure and scattered debris across a residential block, prompting a response from firefighters and police. Two people were inside the single-story house, in the 7500 block of Sale Avenue, when the blast happened shortly after 3 p.m. No active fire occurred and no one was injured, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Paramedics evaluated three young children at the scene. It was unclear if those children were at the day care center located next door to the damaged house.