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Fatal house explosion in Princeton leaves one dead, two hurt

Cause of blast unknown

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Blast and fire levels house in Princeton
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It's not known what caused an explosion and fire at a house in Princeton that left one person dead and two others with severe burns and other injuries.

A 39-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man, both of Princeton, were found outside the residence and transported to a hospital.


Authorities say the victim who died was found inside.

The blast happened shortly after noon on Thursday at 1009 Eighth Avenue North in Princeton.

Firefighters responded and found a collapsed structure that was fully engulfed in flames.

The state fire marshal and investigators from the office of pipeline safety are looking into the blast.

Cause of blast unknown