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2nd Alarm for the explosion in Long Grove 4-25-14

This from Larry Shapiro:

A few preliminary images from 4773 Trenton Court in the Royal Melbourne subdivision in Long Grove. Parts of this development are in the Long Grove Fire Protection District and the rest in the Countryside Fire Protection District.

Before 11PM on Friday, firefighters responded to a reported fire. Prior to their arrival, the homeowner reportedly stepped out of the home just minutes before a catastrophic explosion destroyed the structure sending splintered debris in all directions. Several neighboring homes suffered broken windows, buckled garage doors, or structural damage.

More to follow during the day.

A suspected gas explosion levels a mansion in Long Grove, IL 4-25-14. Larry Shapiro photo

Gas fed fire burns freely at the site of the decimated house. Larry Shapiro photo

View from the rear of the property. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Countryside Fire Protection District, house explosion in Long Grove, Larry Shapiro, long grove house explosion, Royal Melbourne subdivision

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• #1 by fmddc1 on April 27, 2014 - 7:03 AM

  

  My,My what a mess!!!! Glad to hear no one was killed and they all got out ok. No ff’s injured?

• #2 by Mr White on April 27, 2014 - 1:45 AM

  

  meth lab?

• #3 by Michael M on April 26, 2014 - 10:43 PM

  

  WOW!

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• #4 by Tyler Tobolt on April 26, 2014 - 12:11 PM

  

  wow!!

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