Man Identified After Deadly Kent County House Explosion; 5 Family Members Escape Safely

Man identified after deadly Kent County house explosion; 5 family members escape safely

A deadly house explosion in Chestertown is under investigation after a 68‑year‑old homeowner was killed and five family members escaped.

Fatal house explosion under investigation in Kent County

CHESTERTOWN — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation into a house explosion in Chestertown that claimed the life of a 68-year-old homeowner.

Fire Marshals Investigating Fatal House Explosion in Chestertown

CHESTERTOWN, Md. – The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police are investigating a house explosion that killed one on Saturday evening. At 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 14, the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company (CVFC) and other local departments responded to a residence on Pentridge Court for a reported house explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a house fully engulfed in flames. Five family members had managed to es…