Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri
GOODHOPE, Mo. (AP) — Four people in rural Missouri died when an explosion that could be heard 10 miles (6.2 kilometers) away occurred at a house.
The explosion happened Saturday night near the unincorporated town of Goodhope. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase said the home was undergoing renovations and a propane leak was found. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Missouri Fire Marshal’s Office and local officials continue investigating.
Names of those killed have not been released.
Degase said the explosion was unusual because it didn’t cause a fire, KYTV-TV reported. An official with the fire marshal’s office described it as a “flash” that happened so quickly the house didn’t burn.
Related articles
Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas. But in Houston, most power is restored
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Fast-moving storms with strong winds, large hail and apparent tornadoes swept O2024-05-21Muhammad Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' trunks expected to sell for $10m
US boxer Muhammad Ali (L) hitting the head of his opponent Joe Frazier during their bout in Manila,2024-05-21Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at post
2024-05-21Live export ban petition passes 20,000 signatures, organiser wants five times that
The Gulf Livestock 1. Photo: Splash247.com2024-05-21Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal
Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal, becoming the National Women’s Soccer League all-time scor2024-05-21Glacier survey paints stark picture as ice and snow disappear
Franz Josef Glacier. Photo: 123RF2024-05-21
atest comment