St. Paul fire officials say a house explosion that left an 80-year-old man with fatal injuries last Nov. 23 was accidental, and likely caused by a natural gas leak.
The blast happened the day after Thanksgiving on the 600 block of Payne Avenue, across the street from the intercection with Edgerton Avenue.
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Authorities say it's not known what set off the blast, noting that meter readings showed high levels at the house.
John Lundahl died about three weeks after the explosion.





