Home Explodes; 12 Others Severely Damaged
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Updated: 11:53 AM Jul 28, 2008
Home Explodes; 12 Others Severely Damaged
Fire chief says people could feel the blast 20 miles away. If you felt the blast or have video or pictures, we'd love to hear from you. Please call 715-839-9328 or email us at news@weau.com. NEW- Nighttime photo added.
Posted: 1:00 AM Jul 25, 2008
Reporter: Mary Rinzel with Photographer Evan Bolin
Email Address: mary.rinzel@weau.com
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Posted by: John Location: Rice Lake on Jul 27, 2008 at 05:59 AM

Well Tracy i'm guessing people are talking about the cabin that exploded about 5 miles north from where you live.
Posted by: Tracy Location: South of upper Turtle Lake on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:23 PM

We live just south of the lake by 5 miles and I don't know what people are talking about we did not hear a thing.
Posted by: Terry Location: west of cumberland on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:23 PM

My wife and I actually went out on the deck to see what we thought had hit our house, and we are about 8 miles away!!
Posted by: Cathy on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:18 PM

Why would it be goofy to be on the lake? You obviously have never had the pleasure! It is absolutely beautiful and very peaceful on the lake in the evenings. I grew up on a lake and we use to fish for bullheads around that time.
Posted by: Pam Location: Village of Almena on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:10 PM

We heard and felt the boom at our home. Several people were out on the streets in Almena trying to figure out what it was. We overheard a comment that it was thunder but we knew it was more than that! Our dog and the neighbor dogs were going crazy too.
Posted by: unknown Location: eau claire on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:12 PM

sounds kinda goofy...9:15 pm and nobody around at all or out on the boat....hmmmmmm
Posted by: Dan Location: Barronett on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:39 AM

I not only heard the blast but also felt it
Posted by: Juli Location: Cumberland, Wi on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:50 AM

We felt that blast last night. It shook our house in the town of Cumberland - about 15 miles away. Thankfully no one near the home that blew up was injured. It was loud!
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