The Evansville explosion victims died of trauma and asphyxia in Indiana.
A statement Monday by the Evansville Fire Department said the investigation is still in its early stages and likely will be lengthy.
"The very slow methodical process of the investigation started this morning," EFD Division Chief Mike Larson said in the release. "The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office is leading this investigation and the Evansville Fire Department is assisting.
Evansville authorities have declined to speculate whether natural gas or another issue is responsible for the explosion.Evansville is along Indiana's border with Kentucky. The blast left debris that included wooden boards, window glass and insulation strewn over a 100-foot radius. CenterPoint Energy, the local gas utility, has said it was working with fire officials and other agencies as the investigation continues.Copyright © 2022 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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