Wisconsin Man, 68, Dies After House Explosion in Walworth County; Investigation Ongoing for Cause

LAFAYETTE, Wis. — A devastating blast disrupted the peace in the town of Lafayette, leading to a harrowing rescue and the eventual death of a local man, authorities reported Wednesday. The explosion, which tore through a residence on Kulow Road Tuesday afternoon, resulted in 68-year-old Leland Holden being airlifted to a trauma center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls around 2:18 p.m. reporting the explosion. Responders …

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Heroic Rescue Following House Explosion in Walworth County: Man Pulled from Rubble, Airlifted to Safety

Lafayette, Wis. – A devastating house explosion in Walworth County on Tuesday afternoon left a man trapped in the debris of what was once his basement. The incident, which drew multiple emergency responses, occurred around 2:18 p.m. on Kulow Road, culminating in the victim’s urgent airlift to a nearby hospital. Authorities were alerted to the scene by reports of a loud explosion followed by visible signs of a structure fire. Upon arriving, first responders found …

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