ALLEGANY COUNTY, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a house fire and explosion that happened Saturday afternoon in Allegany County.
NYSP said one person has died. The body was located in the home. Right now there is no cause of death or cause for the explosion at this time.
The body was removed from the scene and sent to the medical examiner for identification.
Troopers were called to County Route 18 in the Town of Alma around 12:15 p.m. According to a New York State Police spokesperson, the residence was "completely demolished/engulfed."
2 On Your Side was told that multiple fire departments were at the scene of the explosion, along with the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Troopers say the investigation is ongoing.