Refrigerator blamed for sparking Fort Dodge house explosion

FORT DODGE, Iowa - An explosion that destroyed a house two weeks ago in Fort Dodge was likely ignited by a refrigerator that kicked on.

The Fort Dodge Messenger says investigators believe natural gas leaked into the house through the soil, and exploded when a refrigerator compressor turned on.

Four people were in the house.  Two got out without injuries.  Two others were asleep, and awakened by the explosion.  Both had minor burns.

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