Greece family hospitalized after home explosion
GREECE, N.Y. — Three people were able to escape a house explosion in Greece early Monday morning. The explosion happened just before 5 a.m. on Stone Road near Whitman Road.
News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke was on the scene and spoke with neighbors who described the chaotic scene.
“The one lady was crawling to get out of the house, I’m assuming she fell first. The other two that was trying to get her was kinda ducking to avoid everything else too and the next-door neighbor he kinda sprung into action as well so he got over to help her up,” said Jimmar Cathey, who lives across the street.
Tom Corsi, who lives next door, said, “I heard a loud explosion, got out of bed, looked out my bedroom window. I saw flames on the neighbor’s house so I told my wife and son, ‘Lets get out of the house before anything happens.'”
“It’s nuts. It’s kind of a shocking thing, you know? My wife was upset cause she heard the screaming. So we’re thinking, the worst, so,” said Larry Pellegrino, who lives nearby.
One neighbor’s security camera caught the explosion:
All three people inside the home were seen walking around after the explosion but were taken to the hospital to be treated. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Neighbors tell News10NBC the family of three had just moved into the home within the last three months from Lebanon.
Firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby homes. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the explosion and have been on the scene all day combing through debris. RG&E trucks and cars have also been in the area.
Any additional information and updates will come from the Monroe County Fire Bureau.
The house next door had some windows blown out and damage to an RV that was closest to the impacted house. Most people in the area are grateful the family who was living in the home was able to get out and survive.
Photos from the scene Monday morning:
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