VIDEOS: One person is believed to have died in a suspected gas explosion and fire at a house in southwest suburban Crestwood, Illinois. Crestwood Fire Chief Jonathan Newton said crews were called to the 14100 block of South Kenneth Court shortly after 2 p.m.
CBS SkyWatch was over the scene, which showed the home reduced to smoking tinder. Debris from the apparent explosion were scattered across the yards, driveways and roofs of the homes on either side.
Newton said a 76-year-old man lived alone at the home and was home at the time of the explosion. He said they believe he died in the explosion and fire, and their rescue operations have now switched to a recovery effort.
There appeared to be a small structure, possibly a garage, in the home’s backyard that was less damaged. A fence shared with a neighbor had been knocked over.
