BREAKING Officials have released the cause of a deadly Cache Co. home explosion that killed one person, while severely burning his wife and son.
John Mullin was killed Thursday after his home near Newton exploded, allegedly jettisoning him from inside the house. His body was found hours later by rescue crews on the scene.On Monday, the Cache County Fire District says a fuel leak allowed propane to enter the home through the basement. The propane pooled in the basement until it reached an unidentified ignition source, which caused the explosion.
Chief Rod Hammer with the fire district said the home is a complete loss and urged anyone who smells propane or notices a gas leak to call 911 immediately.A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for Caryn and Joshua's medical expenses. The family were licensed professional dog breeders, and some of the animals were severely injured in the explosion.
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