HOWE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal has determined that the cause of a Christmas Eve fire in Howe Township was the result of a propane line leak.
According to Pennsylvania State Trooper Stewart, the structure fire/explosion occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, at 957 Jump Boot Lane, in Howe Township, Forest County.
During the investigation, it was determined that the fire/explosion occurred from a leaking propane line that was ignited by a furnace pilot light.
The damage is estimated at $130,000.00.
There were no injuries.
The victim is a 50-year-old Jackson Ohio man.