Wisconsin home explosion leaves one dead

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A house exploded in the central Wisconsin town of Rome on Tuesday afternoon, leaving one person dead.

The blast occurred around 2 p.m. local time, according to local reports. Images from the scene show a hole where the home’s foundation was located and debris littered around the scene. Nearby homes were also damaged from the explosion.

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