DEFIANCE, Mo. – Two children tragically lost their lives in a devastating home explosion on Friday morning in St. Charles County. The incident occurred in the 2900 block of Highway 94 South in Defiance. The St. Charles County police were the first to arrive at the scene, responding to a house fire around 7:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, the police were unable to enter the home due to the intensity of the flames. When the firefighters arrived, they discovered two children trapped inside, but the fire proved to be too heavy for them to rescue the children, resulting in their unfortunate deaths. The two adults who resided in the home did survive, with one sustaining a minor injury that was treated at the scene, and the other escaping unharmed. Additionally, a St. Charles County officer suffered a minor injury upon arrival at the scene.
This heartbreaking incident has left the community in mourning and serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of home explosions and fires. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones affected by this terrible tragedy. As more information becomes available, we will continue to provide updates on this developing story.