A woman has suffered burns over the majority of her body after an explosion inside a residence.
Kentucky State Police said the East Bernstadt Fire Department and troopers responded to an explosion at a home on Glenview Road in north Laurel County Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:15.
Upon arriving at the residence, firefighters and other first responders found the home fully engulfed in flames.
The homeowner, 66-year-old Shirley Wynn, “sustained severe burns, covering approximately 80 percent of her body,” Kentucky State Police said.
Wynn received immediate medical attention and was transported to St. Joseph-London Hospital before being transferred to a specialized burn treatment facility in Louisville.
Trooper Steve Walker, a fire investigator, is currently leading an investigation, but the early findings suggest the explosion may have been caused by propane gas used for floor space heaters.
The investigation is ongoing.
(Photo: An explosion inside a residence in Laurel Co. severely injured the occupant, courtesy of WNKY.com)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
