Authorities in Chippewa County say a Monday morning house explosion has left one person dead and another injured.
The blast destroyed a home near Eau Claire, but just across the county line.
The names of the two victims haven’t been released. The injured person is being treated at an Eau Claire hospital.
Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk says he believes the explosion was caused by propane.
The state Department of Criminal Investigation is helping with the case.
