Re-Entry Plan Released For Residents Evacuated After Centreville Home Explosion

CENTREVILLE, VA — Fairfax County officials have established a re-entry plan for residents who were forced to evacuate their homes after Sunday's house explosion in Centreville.

In an update shared Thursday evening, officials with the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management said residents who were evacuated from Buggy Whip Drive must complete this form to reoccupy their homes. Once complete, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will contact them directly with the next steps.

Crews are still working to identify the source of the gas leak that likely caused Sunday's devastating home explosion in the 14300 block of Quail Pond Court in Centreville.

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According to officials, the agency received multiple calls shortly before 10 p.m. reporting a loud explosion and a home fully engulfed in flames. One person who was inside the home escaped with only minor injuries, NBC Washington previously reported. Another person in a neighboring home also suffered a minor injury.

More than 50 residences on Belle Plains Drive, Buggy Whip Drive and Quail Pond Court were evacuated following the explosion.

The National Transportation Safety Board has taken over the investigation and will determine the cause of the explosion, officials said. Washington Gas is assisting with the investigation.

While the official cause of the explosion hasn't been determined, NTSB officials said the agency will likely release a preliminary report in about 30 days.

On Wednesday, authorities said crews had discovered a loss of pressure in a gas pipeline near the site of the explosion, which likely indicates a nearby leak.

At a news conference held on Wednesday afternoon, officials said the discovery brought authorities a step closer to identifying the source of the leak, NBC Washington reported. However, residents who were evacuated were told they would have to wait at least another 48 hours to re-enter their homes.

Anyone who witnessed the explosion or who may have surveillance video or other information that could be relevant to the investigation should contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.

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