1 Killed In Dakota County Home Explosion Near Hampton

HAMPTON, MN — Authorities say one person was badly burned and another was killed in a home explosion Tuesday. At 6:14 a.m., Dakota County deputies and first responders from Randolph, Hampton, and Northfield were dispatched to a house explosion on the 2400 block of Lewiston Boulevard, south of Hampton.

The Sheriff’s Office received reports that the explosion could be heard as far away as Hastings and Farmington. Upon arriving, deputies found a man wandering the scene with severe burns over much of his body. He said he was looking for his wife.

Deputies and firefighters began providing care and searching for the spouse. The man was later brought to Regions Hospital Burn Center for care.

At about 8:55 a.m., a body was recovered from within the blast debris, according to authorities.

At this time, investigators believe the man and his wife were the only occupants inside the home at the time of the explosion.

The Sheriff’s Office said it "wishes to extend their sincere condolences to all touched by this tragic event."

The identification of the victims will be released once confirmed and family members are notified.

Investigators are attempting to determine the cause of the explosion.

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