Momence, IL- A garage explosion likely caused by a propane gas leak Thursday night in Momence spread to the detached home, causing significant damage and displacing a family of three, said Momence Fire Department Chief Monty Buchanan.
More than six area fire departments responded to the fire at 2969 N. 13350E Road around 9:30 p.m., Buchanan said, and remained on the scene until 2:30 a.m.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it appears to have started by a propane gas leak. No one was injured.