DRESDEN — A propane tank exploded during a fire late Thursday morning that destroyed a home at 1115 Middle Road, owned by a member of the town’s fire department.
Albert and Rosemary Lilly were having their Thanksgiving Day meal at their daughter’s house when their home went up quickly in flames, according to fire warden Shari Lilly. Albert Lilly is her brother-in-law.
Shari Lilly said that the Red Cross has set up Albert and Rosemary Lilly with temporary housing.
A wood stove probably caused the fire, Shari Lilly said.
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