Explosion Levels Lake Zurich Home, One Fatality Confirmed

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A 77-year-old man died in a house explosion in Lake Zurich, a suburb northwest of Chicago. The blast, which occurred around 8:30 p.m., leveled the home and scattered debris. Neighbors attempted to rescue the man but were thwarted by high flames. Fire investigators are currently looking into the cause of the explosion.
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- Explosion levels house in Chicago suburb Lake Zurich, body recovered USA TODAY
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