Explosion levels homes in Indianapolis; two dead

A roaring explosion that leveled two homes and set two others ablaze in a huge fire forced about 200 people from an Indianapolis neighborhood where two people were killed, authorities said Sunday. The powerful nighttime blast shattered windows, crumpled walls and inflicted other damage on at least 14 other homes, AP reported. Four people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after the explosion and fire, the Indianapolis Fire Department said in a statement. Fire Lt. Bonnie Hensley said firefighters put out the flames and then went through the rubble and damaged homes one at a time in case people had been left behind. Two bodies have been recovered. 'This looks like a war zone; it really does,' Hensley told The Associated Press. 'Police officers and fire department officials remain at the scene searching for other possible victims.' She said they used search lights until dawn as they peered into the damaged and ruined homes. The fire department has not released the names of those killed. Hensley said one body was found in one of the leveled homes after the fire was put out. Hensley said at least 14 other homes were damaged in the area by the Saturday night blast's shock wave or flying debris. The explosion was heard for miles around. Authorities said they had no immediate information on the cause. The fire department and other agencies were investigating.