A home exploded and erupted in flames — sending a mother and her 2-year-old daughter to the hospital.

A preliminary investigation suggests a natural gas leak caused a home in Taunton to explode then burst into flames Wednesday, sending<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

“This was unprecedented, and it continues to be a major issue,” said Mayor Moises Rodrigues.

A mother and child were injured in a house explosion Wednesday morning in Taunton, according to fire Chief Steven Lavigne.

Investigators are still determining exactly where the leak is located and what caused the gas to ignite, according to fire officials. The post Gas leak identified as cause of Taunton explosion that ...