Roseville, Michigan – A family in Detroit experienced a terrifying ordeal when a neighboring house exploded on Seven Mile, causing chaos and leaving them with injuries and damage to their home.
Frank Bethea, the father of the family, likened the explosion to a grenade going off in their home, describing the sudden collapse of everything around them.
Three days after the explosion, debris still litters the neighborhood, and Bethea’s daughter, Miracle Lewis, suffered injuries from the glass shards that flew into their home during the blast.
The force of the explosion not only damaged their home but also resulted in the family being displaced to a motel as they grapple with the aftermath.
Questions loom over the incident, with the family wondering how such a catastrophic event could have occurred. DTE, the utility company, revealed that the home did not have active natural gas service at the time of the explosion but identified unauthorized usage of natural gas as a potential cause.
Joelle Chavious, the mother, expressed concern about a possible squatter in the abandoned house, insinuating a connection to the explosion and calling for justice to be served.
Despite the traumatic experience, the family remains resilient, counting their blessings as they seek to rebuild their lives. A GoFundMe page has also been established to assist them with their expenses during this difficult time.