1 dead, 1 injured in River Falls house explosion late Monday, Feb. 1, 2021
The investigation into the cause of the explosion was ongoing, according to River Falls Police Chief Gordon Young. Written By: Michael Brun | ×
One of two residents died from injuries sustained in a house explosion Monday night, Feb. 1, 2021, on River Hills Road in River Falls, Wisconsin, authorities announced Feb. 2. Photo courtesy of Michael Rowland
RIVER FALLS A 75-year-old woman died following a house explosion Monday night in the 400 block of River Hills Road, according to authorities.
Martha Gaustad, one of two people at home when the residence exploded, died after being transported to the hospital. The other victim, identified by police as 42-year-old Kari Gaustad, was in stable condition as of Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2, according to River Falls Police Chief Gordon Young.
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after home explosion in River Falls
Police chief says a 75-year-old mother died and her 42-year-old daughter is still in the hospital with significant burns. Author: Diane Sandberg (KARE11), Jennifer Hoff Published: 4:31 AM CST February 2, 2021 Updated: 10:21 PM CST February 2, 2021
RIVER FALLS, Wis. One person has died after what police are calling an explosion and fire at a home in River Falls, Wisconsin Monday evening.
According to a press release from police, River Falls Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a fire in the 400 block of River Hills Road.
Upon arrival first responders learned two people were in the home at the time of the explosion, and that neighbors helped pull them out.
The cause of the blast was under investigation, River Falls Police Chief Gordon Young said. Written By: Michael Brun | ×
An aerial photograph shows flames and smoke in the aftermath of a house explosion late Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, on River Hills Road in River Falls, Wisconsin. One of two residents at home at the time of explosion died from her injuries, police announced Feb. 2. Photo courtesy Michael Rowland
RIVER FALLS Two residents sustained undetermined injuries after their house exploded Monday night, Feb. 1, 2021, in the 400 block of River Hills Road.
Neighbors helped get the two residents to safety immediately following the explosion, according to a city of River Falls news release. One was transported to Regions Hospital in the Twin Cities and the other to River Falls Area Hospital.