A house was destroyed and another was significantly damaged in a possible explosion in Godfrey, Illinois, with no injuries reported and the cause of the explosion still under investigation.

Explosion and fire claim three lives at Troy residence on W. Kirsch Road; one hospitalized, investigation underway with multiple agencies involved.

A fire destroyed a Jeannette garage and damaged the rear of the attached vacant house Monday afternoon. A small heater exploded while a contractor was working in the garage, Jeannette fire officials said.