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Video: House Explodes In Monticello Day New Renters Move In, 1 Person Critical Video: House Explodes In Monticello Day New Renters Move In, 1 Person Critical
Video: House Explodes In Monticello Day New Renters Move In, 1 Person Critical One person received third-degree burns when a house in the region exploded as new renters were moving in. The incident occurred in Sullivan County around 11 p.m., Saturday, March 2 at 2 Shirley St., in Monticello. A family was moving into their new home and unpacking before heading to bed when the residence was rocked by a massive explosion, according to Mark Lieb, of Rockland Video Productions, Monticello Assistant Fire Chief John Wells said there were nine people inside the house when the explosion occurred. Residents said they smelled gas before the event, Lieb said. The home was ripp…

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