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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.
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Two Experienced Skydivers Levi Pimentel and Georgia Jean Killed in Midair Collision Near Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Two experienced skydivers have died following a tragic midair collision near Lake Elsinore in Southern California after their parachutes became tangled during their final approach to the landing area.
The victims were identified as Levi Pimentel, 29, of Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of South Dakota. Both women died Friday after the accident near Skydive Elsinore, according to information released by the skydiving company.
Officials with Skydive Elsinore said the collision occurred approximately 160 feet above the ground as the two women were approaching the landing area. Following the impact, their parachutes became entangled, preventing them from completing a safe landing.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 11:47 a.m. and found both women near the airfield suffering from critical injuries. They were transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where both later died.
Skydive Elsinore described Pimentel and Jean as experienced, licensed skydivers who were familiar with the sport.
According to the company, the freefall portion of the jump appeared to proceed normally. Both women reportedly deployed their parachutes at the expected altitude, and officials said there were no indications of equipment failures.
The company also addressed weather conditions at the time of the accident. Winds were reportedly strong, with gusts reaching approximately 20 mph. However, investigators have not determined whether the wind conditions contributed to the collision.
Skydive Elsinore said it was devastated by the deaths of the two women and extended its condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.
The fatal accident occurred near Lake Elsinore, a city in Riverside County located approximately 70 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, and officials have not established whether weather or other factors played a role in the incident.