An explosion at a house on Springdale Court has Independence Township fire investigators perplexed, Fire Marshal Greg Olrich said.
‘It’s not the typical house that burns,? he said. ‘It’s a nice, well-kept home. We’re looking closer to what may have caused this. We’re pointing toward a utility that malfunctioned.?
Several calls came in reporting of the fire at 8:28 p.m., Saturday, June 14. When the Fire Department arrived, the back lower level windows were broken out and there was heavy smoke escaping, Olrich said. Inside the home, the fire fighters had zero visibility.
The fire was primarily kept in the basement, though much of the home suffered severe smoke damage. Olrich is guessing damage is estimated between $200,000 to $300,000.
The homeowners were out of town at the time, but two pet cats were killed.
Olrich noted the home suffered a previous fire, four years ago while under construction.