The Otter Tail County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> reported the explosion after emergency crews were called to the property.<\/p>\n The emergency call came in at about 9:38 a.m.<\/p>\n Fire departments, emergency medical crews, and law enforcement were sent to the scene.<\/p>\n The house was already fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.<\/p>\n Authorities said one person remained unaccounted for following the explosion.<\/p>\n No additional information about that person was immediately released.<\/p>\n Officials also did not provide information about possible injuries involving other people at the property.<\/p>\n Emergency crews continued working at the scene Tuesday as the response remained active.<\/p>\n The sheriff\u2019s office asked people to stay away from the area.<\/p>\n Officials said avoiding the location would give emergency crews more room to safely complete their work.<\/p>\n The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.<\/p>\n Investigators remained at the property as emergency crews continued securing the scene.<\/p>\n Authorities have not announced what may have caused the blast or the following fire.<\/p>\n No further details about the condition of the home were immediately available.<\/p>\n The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n More information could be released after authorities complete additional work at the scene.<\/p>\n Residents should continue avoiding the affected area while emergency vehicles and investigators remain nearby.<\/p>\n House explosions can require a large emergency response because several dangers may remain after the initial blast.<\/p>\n Firefighters must control flames while investigators determine whether the property is safe to enter.<\/p>\n Crews may also need to check nearby areas for additional hazards.<\/p>\n Officials have not announced when the scene northwest of Parkers Prairie will reopen to normal traffic.<\/p>\n Updates from county authorities can be found through the Otter Tail County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\nOne Person Remains Unaccounted For<\/h2>\n
Cause Remains Under Investigation<\/h2>\n
Emergency Response Continues<\/h2>\n
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