MASSILLON, Ohio — Massillon Fire Chief Matt Heck confirms one person is dead following an explosion at a house garage Friday afternoon.

The explosion occurred just after 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of 17th Street Northeast and Lindbergh Avenue Northeast. Heck says firefighters got the flames from the detached garage under control in about 10 minutes.

The victim's identity has not yet been released. Officials also aren't sure what caused the explosion and fire at this time, although the Ohio State Fire Marshal and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are currently assisting at the scene.

Other houses in the area suffered minor damage, including a few blown out windows. Heck added that no one else was hurt.

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