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House explosion in Joliet, 8-16-20

Aug 17

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Five people were injured when a house exploded in Joliet on Sunday in the 2200 block of Washington St. in Will County at approximately 2:40 p.m.

The East Joliet Fire Protection District said the home was completely destroyed in the explosion and neighboring homes suffered minor damage. Five people were transported to area hospitals, one in critical condition, and the other four with injuries that were not thought to be life threatening. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

Lockport Township Fire Protection District photo

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2-Alarm fire in Northbrook, 1-16-19 (more)

Jan 23

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Excerpts from nbcchicago.com:

Authorities investigating an explosion and fire last week at a home in Northbrook have found no evidence the blaze was intentionally set or to indicate it was suspicious in nature, but the cause remains undetermined.

Fire Chief Andy Carlson said the cause of the blaze remained under investigation, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office will continue to investigate plus experts will be sent out by the insurance company that covers the home and they are expected to look at the home’s appliances, including the furnace.

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