Two killed in explosion and inferno

An explosion in an Indianapolis neighbourhood killed two people, levelled two homes and set two others ablaze, authorities said yesterday.

The resulting fire forced 200 people from the neighbourhood.

The powerful night-time blast shattered windows, crumpled walls and inflicted other damage on at least 14 other homes.

Fire lieutenant Bonnie Hensley said firefighters put out the flames and went through damaged homes one at a time looking for survivors.

“This looks like a war zone; it really does,” Ms Hensley said. – (AP)