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ENERGY, Ill. — A residential explosion killed one person in what law enforcement described as a "rapidly evolving incident" Tuesday.

According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a request for assistance at around 7:08 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the 100 block of West McGinnis Street.

Upon their arrival, the deputies assisted numerous law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies with securing the scene, conducting searches for potential victims and ensuring the safety of emergency responders and the surrounding area, WCSO stated.

The preliminary investigation discovered a "significant" blast radius that killed one person, WCSO said. Law enforcement is withholding the individual's name pending notification of next of kin.763120184_1360528566267073_6717039746229663433_n.jpg

According to WCSO, emergency personnel remain on scene as they continue their response and investigation, with WCSO investigators working alongside the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal to determine the explosion's cause and origin.

No further information is available at this time, WCSO stated. If you have any information, contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 618-997-6541 or “Submit A Tip” on the Williamson County Sheriff’s App.

This piece has been updated.

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