Laurel County home explodes, woman sustains severe burns

LONDON, Ky. – An explosion rocked a Laurel County home on Wednesday.

The East Bernstadt Fire Department responded to an explosion at a home on Glenview Road. At the scene, firefighters discovered the house fully engulfed in flames.

Shirley Wynn, 66 of London, sustained severe burns. The burns cover 80% of her body. Wynn was transported to St. Joseph-London Hospital and then to a burn treatment facility in Louisville.

A Kentucky State Police fire investigator is leading the investigation along side the East Bernstadt Fire Department.

KSP’s preliminary investigation says the explosion may have been caused by propane gas for floor space heaters.

The investigation is ongoing.