Overview
- The blast struck a home in the 6000 block of Ocotillo Avenue in Twentynine Palms and left one person dead and two others injured.
- The explosion, which occurred late Friday night, happened while three adults and a dog were inside the house and the dog was rescued.
- Several Marines from the nearby Marine Corps base reached the scene first and helped pull occupants out before emergency crews arrived.
- One injured person was flown by helicopter to a specialized burn center and a second was taken to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.
- San Bernardino County fire investigators are leading an active probe and are reviewing doorbell camera footage and physical evidence while officials withhold victim identities pending family notification.