Husband and Wife Flown to Dallas after Explosion

GREGG COUNTY — An explosion in Longview is still under investigation. According to the Longview News-Journal and KETK, two people were seriously injured in an explosion around 2:50 Sunday afternoon at a house in the 100 block of Fairview Drive. Officials have identified the couple as Michael and Jean Jake. Authorities tell KETK, Michael has serious injuries. Jean’s wounds are described as life threatening. They were both transferred via helicopter to Parkland Medical Center in Dallas for treatment.

Longview Fire Marshal Johnny Zackary said the fire started in the garage of the couple’s home when gasoline leaking from a motorcycle ignited. The motorcycle had been cranked and was inside the garage when the fuel leak occurred. When firefighters arrived, the garage, three pickups, a boat, the motorcycle, and a motorhome parked beside the house had been destroyed. Fire crews were able to keep the blaze contained to the garage and kitchen area, which were totally destroyed. There was extensive smoke damage to the rest of the house, Zackary said.