Crawfordsville, IN Two Killed in House Explosion on W Montgomery County Rd

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I-Team 8 was told he spent the better part of four decades in the service before retiring from the Indiana National Guard in the early 90’s as a General. DARLINGTON, Indiana — Retired Gen. Dick Chastain and another person were killed in a house explosion in Crawfordsville early Saturday morning at the 2900 block of West 400 North. Baltimore County fire officials said they were called to the scene in the Essex community east of Baltimore just after 11 p.m. There crews found the home engulfed by fire, WBAL-TV reported. BALTIMORE - A house explosion rattled a community Saturday night in Essex.

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Unfortunately, a significant number of explosion-related fatalities result from defective products causing explosions to occur. This can include faulty wiring triggering hazardous detonations and various other instances where products fail to work properly. Dealing with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to a fatal explosion is an incredibly challenging experience. We hope the injured victim is able to make a timely recovery. Two people in the structure, identified as a 91-year-old woman and a 90-year-old man, both suffered fatal injuries. People emailing, calling, and sharing stories,” said Long.The Crawfordsville Fire Chief Scott Busenbark said the investigation is in the hands of the State Fire Marshall.

Crawfordsville, IN – Two Killed in House Explosion on W Montgomery County Rd

"There's people that burn a fire and little fire pits, maybe something caught on fire, but not an entire house," said neighbor Logan Lambert. A neighbor shared security video of the scene which showed the explosion and fire. Mark Ward-Bopp is a retired children’s pastor and now is a part-time foster parent educator. In his spare time, he loves to drive around in his convertible. Ward-Bopp is married to his wife, Marla, and has five children. A 90th birthday celebration had been planned for today at the Darlington Community Center.

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There is still no cause of the explosion.The third victim is still recovering but is in good condition. Family and friends that spoke with FOX59/CBS4 said they are mourning the loss of 90-year-old Richard Chastain and 91-year-old Marilyn Fox. Chastain and Fox were identified Monday as the two victims killed in the explosion by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.

That resident was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was in stable condition on Monday, according to the news release. Maj. Gen. Chastain had served 36 years in the United State Military and Indiana National Guard. According to preliminary reports, Chastain’s adult son, David, was flown by lifeline to an Indianapolis hospital in stable condition.

A 90th birthday celebration had been planned Saturday for Chastain at a local community center, the station reported. MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Two people were killed and one was injured in a house explosion in Montgomery County early Saturday morning. Retired Gen. Dick Chastain and another person were killed in a house explosion in Darlington early Saturday morning. According to preliminary reports, another individual was taken by lifeline. CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – An explosion in Crawfordsville left two people dead and one person injured, according to the Darlington Fire Department. Busenbark said the deaths have shaken Crawfordsville, a city of about 16,000 residents located about 45 miles northwest of Indianapolis.

Crawfordsville Fire Chief Scott Busenbark said crews were called Saturday morning to a house fire and found one person on the home’s front lawn. He said the injured person was flown by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital in stable condition, WXIN-TV reported. He said the injured person was flown by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital in stable condition, WXIN-TV reported. A house fire and reported explosion in west-central Indiana killed two people. Two people in their 90s died and a third person was injured when a fire and reported explosion destroyed a home in west-central Indiana, authorities said.

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Chastain is remembered as a lifelong public servant with four children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. "It's hard. It's very hard. You can't tell. You can't comprehend. A lot of the house is in the crawlspace now, what's left of it. There's nothing left," said Chastain's children, Cindy and Jeff. A 90th birthday celebration had been planned for Saturday at the Darlington Community Center.

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Some of the pictures of his time in the service had been at his house. About 300 people were expected for a birthday party for Chastain at the Darlington Community Center Saturday afternoon. That's why his 65-year-old son, David, stayed at the house Friday night. He was a member of the county council, where current county attorney Dan Taylor got to know him closely.

Two other nearby homes received moderate damage stemming from the fire, which was extinguished by Sunday morning and still under investigation, Allen said. ESSEX, Md. — An explosion razed a home in suburban Baltimore, officials said, sending one person to the hospital for injuries and requiring aid from dozens of firefighters to douse the flames. Fire officials say home explosions are not uncommon in the county, and if you smell gas, report it immediately. Chastain has served a number of roles in the Montgomery County community. That’s where current county attorney Dan Taylor got to know him closely.

Busenbark said the deaths have shaken Crawfordsville, a city of about 16,000 residents located about 45 miles (70 kilometers) miles northwest of Indianapolis. Hours after the fire department had done their job, members of the Chastain family came to sort through what was left of the house. The family and many others had planned to be on the other side of the county celebrating General Chastain’s birthday.

The cause of the blast is under investigation, but officials are reportedly investigating the possibility of a gas leak as the cause of the blast. Chicago, IL (June 9, 2023) – An explosion reported at an apartment complex located in... Firefighters arrived on-site and located the structure fully engulfed in flames. The victim was airlifted from the scene and flown to a hospital in Indianapolis. Saturday, the building was scheduled to host a birthday celebration for retired General Richard Chastain.

DeAntha Wright-Thornburg helped plan the General’s birthday celebration. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Retired Indiana National Guard General Richard Chastain’s birthday was yesterday. Today, his friends, family, and military acquaintances were to gather in the Darlington Community Center, a building he is credited with saving, to celebrate a life well-lived. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation by the Crawfordsville Fire Department and Indiana State Fire Marshall.

Long said Chastain was not only a pillar in the community but also a retired National Guardsman. Retirement wasn’t a time to slow down for Chastain, just an opportunity to redirect his efforts. I-Team 8 was told he worked tirelessly to preserve the Darlington Armory, and the memories of those that passed through its doors. He convinced the National Guard to donate the building to town.

We are extremely saddened by the loss of retired Maj. Gen. Richard Chastain, of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Maj. Gen. Chastain had served 36 years in the United States Military and Indiana National Guard. He was a proud advocate of the Indiana National Guard and still active in his community. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Busenbark said that, when crews arrived, they found one person who lived inside the home on the front lawn. That person was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital by helicopter in stable condition.