The volunteer firefighter killed during a massive home explosion in Virginia Friday has been identified, authorities said.
Trevor Brown, 45, of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, was identified Saturday, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said. He been affiliated with the department since 2016.
The company responded to a home on Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling, a town about 30 miles northwest of Washington, around 7:30 p.m. Friday after receiving a call for a possible gas leak.
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Less than an hour later, the house suddenly exploded.
Eleven first responders and two civilians suffered injuries.
Four of the first responders remained hospitalized Saturday.
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