TEMPLE, Okla_ The State Fire Marshal has released new information on the house that exploded in Temple earlier this week. They have determined that there was no gas or propane service to the house.
However, they have recovered several portable propane bottles from the scene. Assistant State Fire Marshal Joanne Sellers said it is very common to have a propane tank-related explosion when there's a fire. She said usually the explosions are of a smaller nature, and the explosion is typically not the cause of the fire, but a result of it.
The cause of the fire and explosion still remains undetermined at this time. Sellers said this investigation may take some time to complete.
The body of the man who was killed in the explosion, Robert "Goober" Barnes, has been transported to OKC to the medical examiner's office.
You can count on 7News to keep you updated on this developing story.
You can make donations to Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters. Address it as "Care of Robert "Goober" Barnes. Call them at (580) 875-3323.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:29:06 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - More than 56,000 tons of debris has been removed from neighborhoods in Moore as the city reaches the one-month mark since a deadly tornado carved through the Oklahoma City suburb
More than 56,000 tons of debris has been removed from neighborhoods in Moore as the city reaches the one-month mark since a deadly tornado carved through the Oklahoma City suburb on May 20.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:37:14 GMT
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) _ Afghanistan's president says he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations and the militant group stops its violent attacks
Afghanistan's president says he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations and the militant group stops its violent attacks on the ground.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:35:34 GMT
Union City, OK- A standoff in Oklahoma is over after sheriff's deputies stormed a house in Union City and arrested a man early Wednesday morning. It all started when family members told authorities 42-year-old
A standoff in Oklahoma is over after sheriff's deputies stormed a house in Union City and arrested a man early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:24:29 GMT
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) _ Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial over giving massive amounts of classified material to WikiLeaks has gone into recess until next week. The prosecution and defense will spend
Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial over giving massive amounts of classified material to WikiLeaks has gone into recess until next week.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:20:14 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
Scattered storms are possible throughout the day...
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