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Cause of explosion yet unknown
Racine officials recovered two bodies from the scene of a home explosion Saturday. As of 9 p.m. Sunday, crews were still searching for a possible third victim.
First responders were called to the home near Ketterhagen Road and Burlington Bypass around 3 p.m. Saturday, but there had already been a large explosion, officials said.
Firefighters also put out a propane tank burning in the yard near the house.
The Racine County Fire Investigative Task Force helped Sunday to search through the debris for any more victims.
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said there wasn't much left of the home.
"This is the first time I've seen a home literally destroyed, completely exploded and the loss of life," Schmaling said. "This is tragic for the community and I'm trying desperately to get answers for them in a reasonable period of time."
The Sheriff's Office said it is continuing its efforts to confirm whether a third person was in the home at the time of the explosion.
An investigation for the cause of the explosion is ongoing. Authorities said the circumstances surrounding the fire are suspicious in nature.
