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Emergency crews responded to explosion and structure fire at home in Montville
MONTVILLE, Ohio (Geauga County) — Emergency crews responded Friday to a significant explosion and structure fire at a residence located in the 15260 block of Hart Road.
According to initial radio reports, the fire is believed to have been triggered by a propane tank explosion.
Upon arrival, first responders encountered the home fully engulfed in flames and immediately initiated a defensive fire attack due to the severity of the blaze.
Multiple agencies were dispatched under a MABAS First Alarm assignment to assist with firefighting efforts and patient care.
Authorities confirmed that three individuals sustained serious burn injuries in the explosion.
Emergency medical personnel requested two medical helicopters to support transport efforts due to the critical nature of the injuries.
Life Flight has been dispatched and is scheduled to rendezvous with EMS units at Geauga Hospital.
Additional rescue and fire suppression operations remain ongoing at the scene.
Further details, including the identities and conditions of the victims, remain under investigation.
Officials have not yet released information regarding the cause beyond the initial report of a propane-related explosion.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (Barnstable County) — Emergency crews responded to a reported aircraft crash at Provincetown Municipal Airport on Race Point Road earlier today.
Authorities confirmed that a privately owned aircraft crashed on airport property and subsequently caught fire.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the fire is now under control.
Preliminary information from units on scene indicates that one person was on board the aircraft at the time of the crash and is believed to be deceased.
Official confirmation of the fatality is pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Airport operations and surrounding areas were secured as emergency personnel worked the scene.
Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available from authorities.