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UPDATE: The victims of the home explosion have been identified. READ MORE

The Minnesota State Fire Marshall's Office has been called in to investigate the explosion and subsequent fire of a home on Lake Vermilion near Tower, Mn.

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office confirmed the explosion occurred around 9:36 this morning on the 1700 block of Everett Bay Rd. in Greenwood Township.

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First responders reported the man who owns the home was found in the yard with severe injuries. He was airlifted to a hospital. Authorities say a woman was found deceased inside the residence.

Authorities have not positively identified the victims. I spoke with the Sheriff's Office and requested they inform us once all relatives have been notified.

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