Fire Marshal: Propane Leak Caused Explosion in Mobile Home
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Officials say a propane gas leak led to an explosion and fire in a Somerset County mobile home that left a woman dead.
The State Fire Marshal's Office said in a news release Tuesday that 66-year-old Peggy Jean Merritt died of injuries, including smoke inhalation, sustained in the Feb. 2 fire.
Authorities say Merritt, who owned the mobile home in Princess Anne, was trapped in the residence and was rescued by firefighters. She died at a hospital.
Officials say the explosion occurred when a propane gas leak was ignited. The fire was ruled to be accidental.
Damage was estimated at $60,000.
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