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Burleson Home Explosion Injures Four Teens

BURLESON (CBSDFW.COM) - Four teenagers are reportedly injured, some of them severely, after a flash fire explosion in a residential area of Burleson.

The blast happened around 4:30 p.m. at a home on Southeast Gardens Boulevard.

Two of the teens are reportedly in critical condition, one in serious and the other suffered minor burns. All were taken to to Parkland Hospital for treatment.

According to authorities, an 18-year-old, 17-year old and two 13-year old boys were playing with fire. One of the teens in critical condition was pouring gasoline on an existing fire.

Two CareFlight helicopters took three of the teens to the hospital. The remaining teen was transported by ambulance.

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