At approximately 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, an explosion at the Fallon RV Park cost one man his life.
According to Danny Rahal, manager of the park, the victim was a man in his 60’s and had been residing in the park since last November. Rahal heard the explosion during the night and went to investigate, only to learn the motor home was on fire, and the victim was inside.
The Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department and deputies with Churchill County Sheriff’s Office were on scene less than a minute and a half, according to Rahal, who said, “The flames were so high, they reached above trees.” The victim’s Ford Explorer also caught on fire, and the RVs on both sides of the explosion sustained minor damage. Fortunately, the occupants inside were safe and unharmed. No other structures or vehicles were destroyed.
Rahal stated that the Fallon RV Park is open and all utilities are still in service, and no damage done was beyond the RV space where the fire occurred.
The Nevada State Fire Marshall was on the scene early Sunday morning to investigate; however, the cause of the blaze has yet to be released. More information will be released as it becomes available.
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