MacClenny, FL (September 5, 2023) – A fatal explosion was reported in the MacClenny neighborhood that claimed one man’s life.

The incident was reported to the Baker County Sheriff’s office at around two a.m. on September 4.

According to officials, a home located on Crews Street exploded during the early morning hours. The incident caused the entire roof of the home to catch on fire.

Firefighters responded to the scene of the incident and began battling the blaze.

Authorities reported that there were oxygen tanks inside of the home at the time of the explosion. After the initial explosion, the power box caught on fire, which caused multiple sparks to fly from everywhere.

A man and a woman inside the home suffered injuries. The female victim and two dogs at the residence were all fatally injured. They were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The woman, who was identified as the wife of the man, was transported to an area hospital. She underwent emergency treatment for smoke inhalation and burn injuries.

At this time, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is working to determine what caused the explosion to take place.

We hope the woman who suffered injuries due to this explosion is able to recover quickly.

Our sympathies go out to the family of the man who lost his life in this explosion.

Fatal Explosions in Florida

MacClenny, FL – Man Loses Life in Explosion on Crews StFatal explosions take the lives of countless people across the United States every year. Unfortunately, we see many families forced to deal with the overwhelming consequences. The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can have a significant emotional and financial toll on your family.

After losing a loved one in a fatal explosion, your family has the ability to seek compensation for a variety of damages you face. This can include recovering compensation for:

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It is crucial that you seek legal guidance from an explosion lawyer right away. Your attorney will work hard to prove negligence existed at the time of the explosion so that your family is able to maximize the compensation that you recover for these and other losses and damages.

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