Demolition continues at Richmond Hill

INDIANAPOLIS -

The demolition and clean-up continues in the Richmond Hill subdivision after the Nov. 10th explosion.

Work began on Fieldfare Way, the epicenter of the blast that rocked the neighborhood and caused so much devastation.

The Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement says plans are moving ahead to tear down six houses this week. Three homes came down Tuesday and crews were completing the demolition process for those homes Wednesday.

One of the demolished homes belonged to Abby Jackson, who came back Wednesday to claim a brick from the home she loved.

"I just wanted to take a couple of things that my kids could maybe sign and then that'll be it," she said.

Jackson says she has nine years of wonderful memories inside the home. Watching it being torn down has been both painful and therapeutic.

"It's been hard. It's been closure but it's still hard. But every day, just moving on," she said.

Jackson was home the night of the explosion but was able to get herself and her four children out safely. For that, she feels blessed.

"I am more than thankful. I was protected by Jesus Christ that night," said Jackson.

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