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Two people injured, dog killed in house explosion in Taylor

Two injured in Taylor house explosion
Two injured in Taylor house explosion
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Firefighters are investigating some type of explosion inside a Taylor house that has left two people hospitalized.

According to neighbors, a 35-year-old man and his father were inside the home located on Merrick.

It happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday on Merrick in Taylor. It took firefighters about two hours to put out the flames and smoke.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by Taylor firefighters. 

A dog was killed in the fire.

Another dog was injured but was able to escape.

Animal control is searching for that pet which is now lost.