An explosion at a Troy, Illinois, house and ensuing fire killed three people.
The cause is under investigation. Several homes and buildings on the property were still standing, but the home where the explosion occurred was destroyed, according to media reports.
A news police report states that first responders arrived at the scene late Sunday to answer calls reporting a structure fire with people trapped inside.
The report stated one person suffered burn injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, and that three people were found dead inside the home.
Todd Mersinger, who lives in the neighborhood, said he was awake when the initial blast occurred.
“It shook my whole house,” he told . “I heard multiple explosions.”
Topics Illinois
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