It sounded like a motorboat,” he added, noting that the storm was loud but quick, ruining everything in its path, “it just ruined my house.” The resident, coping with the apparent heartbreak, confided ...

The house would have been worth between $150,000 and $180,000 before the first fire, McCloskey estimated. It would have cost about $40,000 to repair the damage caused by that first fire, he estimated.

Two hospitalized after house explosion in Southgate, which also caused damage to neighboring homes. Cause under investigation.