FINNEY COUNTY —As the investigation into the June 15, home explosion in Garden City continues, investigators determined that the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak, according to a media release from the Garden City fire department.
The gas leak was ignited when the 19-year-old victim turned on the stove. The issue was isolated to the gas line in the home.
A friend established an online fundraiser to assist the family. Click here to view the fundraiser.
Just after 7p.m. on June 15, the Garden City Fire Department was dispatched to the report of an explosion at 802 West Fair Street, Garden City.
Upon arrival, fire personnel found one home that had significant damage due to an explosion with a large debris field surrounding the site. Finney County EMS transported the 19-year-old victim to St. Catherine Hospital. He remains in a Wichita hospital, according to the fire department. Officials have not release any updated information on his condition.
According to the GoFundMe page, "Our lives were shattered by a devastating house explosion that left Milo, our beloved Nephew, critically injured. The blast not only destroyed our home but also resulted in extensive medical bills as Milo fights for recovery in the hospital."
"The road to healing will be long and challenging, both emotionally and financially."