Town of Leland provides update on house explosion

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Investigators say the exact cause of the house explosion that happened last week in Leland has not yet been determined but say at this time that the investigation is ongoing.

Personnel from the Leland Fire/Rescue and Police departments met with private insurance representatives for the four Suncrest Way townhouse units at the origin of the explosion Friday.

The investigators and insurance partner say they are confident this was an isolated incident and that other homes in the community remain safe.

Investigators say at this time, there is no evidence to suggest narcotic manufacturing was involved. Investigators have examined the unit where the explosion originated, and no such activity has been found.