A house explosion Friday night at Licking seriously injured two persons, sparking an emergency response from several agencies.
Authorities said the Myers Street explosion was near Highway 137, a short distance from Casey’s General Store. Houston firefighters were called at about 6:45 p.m. to assist Licking firefighters.
Medical attention for two male victims — ages 73 and 77 — was slowed by ambulances that responded from Salem and Phelps County. Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported moderate to serious burns to the victims. The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Medical helicopters couldn’t respond due to poor weather conditions.
Troop G reported that a neighboring property also sustained damage.
The people that got burnt are they going to make it. This is so sad. Was there any animals inside. I feel for these people. Prayers
Praying for everyone involved
Prayers for both gentlemen that were injured in this incident.