Parkers Prairie House Explosion: One Missing

Parkers Prairie (trfnews.i234.me) — A house explosion northwest of Parkers Prairie left one person unaccounted for Tuesday morning.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office reported the explosion after emergency crews were called to the property.

The emergency call came in at about 9:38 a.m.

Fire departments, emergency medical crews, and law enforcement were sent to the scene.

The house was already fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

One Person Remains Unaccounted For

Authorities said one person remained unaccounted for following the explosion.

No additional information about that person was immediately released.

Officials also did not provide information about possible injuries involving other people at the property.

Emergency crews continued working at the scene Tuesday as the response remained active.

The sheriff’s office asked people to stay away from the area.

Officials said avoiding the location would give emergency crews more room to safely complete their work.

The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.

Investigators remained at the property as emergency crews continued securing the scene.

Authorities have not announced what may have caused the blast or the following fire.

No further details about the condition of the home were immediately available.

The investigation remains ongoing.

More information could be released after authorities complete additional work at the scene.

Residents should continue avoiding the affected area while emergency vehicles and investigators remain nearby.

House explosions can require a large emergency response because several dangers may remain after the initial blast.

Firefighters must control flames while investigators determine whether the property is safe to enter.

Crews may also need to check nearby areas for additional hazards.

Officials have not announced when the scene northwest of Parkers Prairie will reopen to normal traffic.

Updates from county authorities can be found through the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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