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House explosion in Beauregard Parish killed teenager, injured five others

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The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating to determine the cause of a Saturday morning incident in which a Beauregard Parish home exploded and killed a 16-year-old and injured five other family members. It happened shortly before 10:00 on Pullin Road in Ragley. Investigators say the youngest person in the house was a toddler, who is now under the care of relatives. Meanwhile, five people remain hospitalized. State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams said "This is an unimaginable tragedy for this family and community. This investigation is still very much active and we have a top-notch team working diligently to get as many answers for this family as possible."

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