Investigation Points to Underground Propane Tank Leak in Tragic House Explosion
Sterling, Virginia – An investigation into the explosion that tragically took the life of firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 14 others on February 16 revealed that a leak from a 500-gallon underground propane tank was a contributing factor, according to officials. The leak permeated the home and its surroundings, though the source of ignition remains unclear. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting what they describe as an “extremely complex investigation.” The …