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Parma Heights House Explosion: 1 Dead, According To Reports
One person died in a home explosion in Parma Heights Saturday, officials say.
PARMA HEIGHTS, OH — At least one person died when a house reportedly exploded Saturday afternoon in Parma Heights.
The home in the 6300 block of Mallo Place exploded around 1:30 p.m., according to WKYC, which reported gas had been shut off in the area.
Firefighters from Parma Heights and surrounding areas converged at the scene, where they reportedly pulled a body from the wreckage.
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Crews found a truck ablaze and leaking fuel in the garage when they arrived, according to News5, which reported it was unclear whether the homeowner — an older man — was home at the time.
Police confirm one person has died in the house explosion in Parma Heights. So unfortunate that this happened right around the holidays. Neighbors tell us more tonight on @wkyc at 6 and 11. #3news pic.twitter.com/p1hDnYsnkY
— Dorsena Drakeford (@dorsena_news) December 21, 2019
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