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House explodes in Bluffton; two bodies found during investigation

The incident occurred in the 2200 block of State Route 103 sometime around 6:30 p.m. Two bodies were found, according to authorities.

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Crews are investigating a deadly home explosion in Bluffton, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred in the 2200 block of State Route 103 sometime around 6:30 p.m. Crews were dispatched to a residential fire and upon arrival, found it was a house explosion, Bluffton Fire Chief John Kinn said.

Kinn said the cause of the explosion is unclear and is still under investigation. 

Two bodies were found by crews, a member of the state fire marshal's office said. Their identities have not been released.

The Hancock County Emergency Management Association and Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District also responded to the situation.

Credit: Zeinab Cheaib/WTOL 11
Credit: Zeinab Cheaib/WTOL 11

The pictures below were taken the day of the explosion.

Credit: Roxanne Elias/WTOL 11
Credit: Roxanne Elias/WTOL 11
Credit: WTOL 11

This story is developing. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest information on-air and online.

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