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- House explodes in Wisconsin with one man inside (newsbreak.com)
An explosion rocked a home in Lafayette, Wisconsin, on Tuesday afternoon, causing significant damage, local authorities reported.
Elkhorn Fire Chief Trent Eichmann confirmed that a man who was inside the home at the time of the blast was critically injured and subsequently airlifted to a hospital for treatment. The rescue team faced challenges as it took them about 30 to 40 minutes to reach the man, who was found in the house’s basement.
The identity and current medical condition of the injured man are still unknown. Walworth County Sheriff Dave Gerber noted that according to relatives, the man was alone in the home when the explosion occurred.
Search and rescue operations continued into the evening to ensure no other victims were involved. Chief Eichmann mentioned that initial assessments indicate the explosion might have been caused by propane gas, as the house is located in a rural area that lacks natural gas service.
Local fire departments in the vicinity reported hearing and feeling the impact of the explosion, emphasizing the intensity of the incident. However, officials have indicated that there seems to be no further danger to the community at this moment.
This story is still unfolding, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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