The house explosion on the 19000 block of Forrer Street on Nov. 13 is confirmed to be a natural gas leak inside the home, according to the Detroit Fire Department on Nov. 14.

DTE Gas was on site at the home on Forrer street Thursday morning to start natural gas service, according to a statement by DTE Energy sent to the Free Press on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:53 p.m. More: Residents thank first responders at luncheon after American House fire

"DTE’s natural gas pipeline, meter and all other DTE equipment serving the Detroit home was tested and found to be in safe working condition and not the cause of Thursday’s incident," according to a statement from DTE Energy on Friday, Nov. 14.

Interior pipes and appliances are owned and maintained by homeowners, according to the Friday statement.

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