Propane tank possible cause of explosion at Greene County home
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Officials said a propane tank may have exploded at a Greene County home Thursday afternoon.
Officials said a propane tank may have exploded at a Greene County home Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Firefighters from multiple departments battle a fire at 105 Creek Street in Greene County where a man died. A propane tank may have caused an explosion.
Officials said a propane tank may have exploded at a Greene County home Thursday afternoon.
Officials said a propane tank may have exploded at a Greene County home Thursday afternoon.
Emergency responders said a propane tank may have exploded at a Morgan Township, Greene County home Thursday afternoon, killing a man inside.
Officials said the man inside the 105 Creek Street home, who has not been identified, was using an oxygen tank.
Neighbors reported black smoke coming from the home just after 1 p.m. and it appeared that the roof of the home had partially collapsed.
Scott Adams rushed to the house and tried to open the door, yelling for the man who lived inside. He found the door was locked.
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He tried to find another way inside, but was unable.
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Jennifer Vouno also tried to help the man.
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She said the house was quickly engulfed in flames and the roof began to collapse.
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Chartiers Bottom is a close-knit community where neighbors help one another and keep an eye out for each other, she said.
鈥淚 always keep an eye out for him. We always keep an eye out for each other,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 think we all do here.鈥�
A state police fire marshal is investigating. Several fire departments responded including Centerville, Rices Landing, East Bethlehem Township, Jefferson Township, Fredricktown and Stockdale. Southwest EMS and the Greene County Coroner also responded to the scene. The Salvation Army also responded to the scene to aid the firefighters and family members.