5/15/14 - Firefighters responded to the scene of a house explosion in Tyrone Township Wednesday morning. Hartland-Deerfield Fire Authority Chief Adam Carroll tells WHMI the day had begun like any other at the home, with the occupants going about their normal routine and leaving the house as normal. A neighbor a few doors down reported an explosion at the house just after 9am. When firefighters arrived nearly the entire house was on fire, and most of the windows and doors had been blown out into the yard. Firefighters worked to put out the fire, though the house sustained substantial structural damage and is being called a complete loss. It is believed that a propane leak formed and found a source of ignition. Carroll says officials and residents are relieved that the explosion happened while the occupants were away, so nobody was injured in the accident. Firefighters from Brighton, Howell, Highland, and the City of Fenton all assisted at the scene, along with the Disaster Assistance Response Team. Investigators are now trying to find the propane leak and ignition source that triggered the explosion. (TD)
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