Pueblo, CO – Two people were killed Thursday afternoon after an explosion and fire destroyed a home in rural eastern Pueblo County, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the blast happened near 57th Lane and Cherry Road in Boone, about 25 miles east of Pueblo. When first responders arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames.
Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and located one deceased individual inside the home. The second victim was found Friday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. The victims were described as an adult male and an adult female. Their names will be released by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office once family members are notified.
Investigators from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office are working to determine the cause of the explosion. Early findings suggest it may have been accidental, though officials say the investigation remains ongoing.
Photos shared by the sheriff’s office show crews extinguishing hot spots and examining heavy debris scattered around the property.
No further information will be released at this time, officials said.
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