Propane Leak Suspected in Fatal Texas Home Blast

Early Monday, an explosion in Van Alstyne, Texas, claimed the lives of two residents after leveling their home. According to Grayson County Fire Marshal John Weda, a potential propane leak is suspected to have triggered the blast. The incident, occurring in a community 55 miles north of Dallas, prompted calls to first responders at 1:19am, with witnesses reporting a loud "boom." After the explosion, a fire erupted and took several hours to extinguish.

The deceased, still unnamed occupants of the house were found amid the wreckage, and their remains have been dispatched to the Dallas Medical Examiner's Office for autopsies. The appliances in the home, running on propane, are believed by investigators to have played a role in the accidental explosion. "This appears to be a possible propane leak occurring inside the structure resulting in the explosion," Weda stated. Currently, a joint investigation involving the Grayson County Fire Marshal's office and the Texas Railroad Commission is underway to determine the exact cause. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)