Earlville, IL (October 18, 2023) – One person was hospitalized with injuries following an explosion that took place on Tuesday afternoon in DeKalb County.
The incident took place at around 1:40 p.m. on October 17.
Reports provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office indicate that an explosion took place on Goble Road in the area near Bend Road during the afternoon hours. Immediately after the explosion, the house caught on fire. Authorities arrived at the scene and located the home, which was completely leveled and destroyed. The Sheriff’s Office, the Illinois Conservation Police, and multiple firefighter units responded to the scene to provide assistance.
Firefighters went to work quickly on battling the blaze. Firefighters remained at the scene extensively as they worked to take control of the situation.
One person was injured as a result of the explosion. An ambulance responded to the scene to care for the victim and transport them to a local hospital.
The incident is currently being investigated by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
Our thoughts are with the person hurt as a result of this explosion.
Explosions in Illinois
An explosion has the potential to change your life forever. Unfortunately, there are countless instances where people are left with serious injuries as a result of these incidents that take place in our state. Explosions can take place for a variety of reasons. Quite often, they involve some form of negligent or reckless actions.
When people mishandle hazardous chemicals or products, they run the risk of having an explosion occur. In other cases, appliances are defective, which can lead to serious explosions that end in devastating injuries. Improper training in handling combustible materials and even outright negligence can lead to serious explosions.
People who are involved in explosions are often left with serious injuries that affect their lives indefinitely. Blast injuries, severe lacerations, and even lung injuries can all require extensive medical treatment. This makes it important for victims to seek legal guidance early on. Filing a personal injury lawsuit after an explosion can help you obtain the financial resources that you need to alleviate the impact of lost wages and medical expenses. An explosion accident lawyer will be able to help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation possible after being harmed.
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