Spencerville, OH – A Spencerville-area house was damaged Saturday afternoon after an occupant of the home tried to light a propane water heater and it exploded.
According to Spencerville Fire Chief Dave Evans, the incident occurred at 3:47 p.m. Saturday.
According to the Allen County Auditors website, the house, at 1675 Mills Road, is owned by Karl Mauk II. He was upstairs and wasnt hurt. However, another unnamed man was injured and was taken to Mercy Health-St. Ritas Medical Center by a private vehicle then transported to St. Vincents Medical Center in Toledo.
The Auditors website indicates the two-story home is worth $138,900.