Vacant home explodes in Otsego, no injuries reported

House explosion in rural Otsego

House explosion in rural Otsego

An investigation is underway after a home exploded Thursday morning in Otsego.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS had a crew at the scene, which is in the 17000 block of 53rd Street Northeast.

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says the explosion was first reported at around 8:30 a.m.

Chris Dunleavy, the assistant fire chief for the Rogers Fire Department, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the information they received is that the home was vacant.

The public was asked to avoid the area and some roads in the area were also closed temporarily.

No injuries were reported.

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