Woman hospitalized after reported home explosion in Richfield [Video]

Multiple emergency vehicles are at the scene of a fire and apparent explosion at a home in Richfield on Monday.

Crews from multiple agencies called to the area of 64th Street and Oliver Avenue just before 8:45 a.m. after reports of an explosion, according to Richfield Fire Chief Mike Dobesh.

A woman was inside the home at the time, and Dobesh says two Hennepin County deputies who were nearby at the time were able to quickly respond and help her to safety. She was then taken to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.

Authorities say they don’t believe anyone else was inside the home at the time, although it’s still unclear if there are any pets missing.

Firefighters upgraded the call to a third-alarm fire and more than a dozen crews responded. Pictures from the scene show serious damage to the home, which had both side walls …