Islanders have reported a large explosion and house fire on the south end of Lopez in the early hours of Jan. 5. Reports have come in that the fire burned for more that one and half hours. Human remains were found inside the home and are presumed to be the, but the identity of the body has not been officially confirmed. According to Sheriff Ron Krebs, at this time nothing suspicious in nature was found. Krebs said the cause of the fire is also unknown. Krebs said the explosions may have been caused by scuba tanks, but nothing is certain at this point.
Reports of house fire on Lopez | Update
Islanders have reported a large explosion and house fire on the south end of Lopez in the early hours of Jan. 5. Reports have come in that the fire burned for more that one and half hours.
