The explosion was reported just before 9:30 p.m. in the 12700 block of West Archwood Street.
The Los Angeles Fire Department say it appears a large explosion occurred at the one-story, single-family home, although there were no active flames when firefighters showed up.
There were seven people home at the time, but only two sustained significant injuries.
A man around 59 years old was brought to a local hospital with critical burn injuries. A second man, around 46 years old, was pulled from the debris and was talking to firefighters at the scene. He was then transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Another man suffered minor injuries and declined to go to the hospital. A woman, around 65 years old, and three children at the home were not injured.
One woman who lives in a nearby home was also evaluated for injuries and declined to go to the hospital.
The fire department says firefighters detected gas in the air and were able to secure the leak. The gas company also provided assistance.
A witness who was driving by the area recalled hearing the explosion.
“We were in the car a few streets down and we just heard this big, loud explosion,” she said. “I thought it was a firework or a gun shot.”
She drove closer and came upon a stunning scene.
“We saw the whole ceiling blew off and it smelled like gas,” she said. “I figured it was a gas leak. The firefighters got here quickly.”
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