One Dead After Kettering Home Explosion, The Second This Year

WYSO | By April Laissle

Published December 5, 2017 at 12:04 PM EST

Authorities say one woman is dead following an explosion in her Kettering home early Tuesday morning.Firefighters responded to a call at Claridge Drive at about 4:30 a.m., and fire officials say the home was engulfed in flames.

The victim was found outside the home, transported to Kettering Medical Center, and later pronounced dead. Debris from the blaze was found on surrounding properties.

Officials say upon initial inspection, the fire appeared to have been sparked by a natural gas explosion, but further investigation is needed to confirm the cause.

This is the second time the Kettering Fire Department has responded to a home explosion this year.

The state fire marshal’s office is taking over the investigation, which could take as long as several months.

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April Laissle

April Laissle is a graduate of Ohio University and comes to WYSO from WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio where she worked as a weekend host and reporter. There, she reported on everything from food insecurity to 4-H chicken competitions. April interned at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, where she focused on health reporting. She also worked on The Broad Experience, a New-York based podcast about women and workplace issues. In her spare time, April loves traveling, trying new recipes and binge-listening to podcasts. April is a Florida native and has been adjusting to Ohio weather since 2011.

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