Home explosion…

Firefighters from multiple departments are on the scene on an early morning house explosion near Convoy. The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about the explosion in the 3200 block of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township at 5 a.m. this morning. Convoy, Ohio City, Van Wert and Wren fire departments were dispatched to the scene, and deputies and Van Wert County CERT also responded to assist with traffic control. Firefighters said the explosion could be heard and felt in Convoy and Ohio City. One resident was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. According to a report from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, a second resident and two dogs made it out uninjured. The State Fire Marshal’s Office has been contacted to assist with the investigation. Bob Barnes photos