At 8:45 am on April 24, 2020, the Faribault Fire Department, Rice County Sherriff’s Office, MN State Patrol and North Memorial Ambulance Service responded to a report of a large explosion and fire at a home located at 5607 263rd St. E. Upon our arrival we witnessed debris scattered in all directions and fire burning where a home once was.
Crews were initially concerned about the LP tank next to the home but were able to make that situation safe quickly. Sherriff’s Deputies did a good job of quickly taking photos of the scene as fire crews had to move debris to gain access to all sides of the home. Deputies were
also able to contact the owner to confirm that no one was inside the structure. The fire was extinguished and the investigation into the cause began. The majority of the firefighters cleared the scene at 11:30 am.
The Faribault Fire Department, Rice County Sherriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office began an investigation which will be a very involved process and will take some time.
Fire Chief Dustin Dienst commented, “Thankfully no one was at home at the time of the explosion. This incident serves as a reminder that a gas leak can be a very serious issue and it should be treat as such.” House explosion and fire at 5607 263rd St. E
