Three members of a family were injured in a propane gas explosion at a house in Hixson on Sunday afternoon.
At 2:45 p.m., neighbors living on Crabtree Road heard a loud explosion. A 911 call was made by the homeowner reporting a gas explosion at 1714 Crabtree Road.
The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived reporting heavy smoke. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire in the basement.
According to fire officials, the homeowner was trying to use a propane gas stove when a large explosion occurred in the basement leaving the three family members with minor burns.
Bed mattresses were also caught on fire.
At this time, it is unknown what caused the explosion.
Hamilton County EMS responded to treat the injured. No one was transported to the hospital.
Damages were around $5,000 and were contained to the basement.