NTSB investigating deadly gas explosion in Lexington, Missouri

Tragedy as 'funny little' boy, 5, killed in massive gas explosion at family home

Tributes have poured in for Alistair Lamb who was killed in a devastating gas explosion at his family home in Lexington, Missouri, a horror which has rocked the community

'It's a long road ahead': Lexington remembers boy killed, family members injured in explosion

By Isabella Ledonne , Sam Hartle Click here for updates on this story     LEXINGTON, Missouri (KSHB) — The Lexington community spent Thursday mourning the loss of 5-year-old Alistair Lamb, who died in the gas line explosion Wednesday night. KSHB 41 News reporter Isabella Ledonne spoke with members of the family Wednesday as they grieved the loss of their loved one. Jacob Cunningham, Alistair’s father, and 10-year-old Cami Lamb, Alistair’s sister…

Construction company involved in Lexington explosion says subcontractor followed required procedures

“We are actively working with the authorities conducting the investigation," Sellenriek Construction CEO Steve Sellenriek said Thursday.

NTSB to investigate deadly gas line explosion in Lexington, Missouri

By Fernanda Silva Click here for updates on this story     LEXINGTON, Missouri (KSHB) — Hours after the explosion that killed one child, crews were still working in Lexington, Missouri. The incident left the community shaken — both physically and mentally. On Thursday morning, officials in Lexington provided an update on the investigation into what went wrong Wednesday night. On Thursday afternoon, the National Transportation Safety Board said i…

Boy dies in Lafayette County explosion

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A young boy is dead, while a man and a girl are in critical condition after a gas explosion damaged multiple homes in Lexington, Missouri, according to a report from KMBC. Authorities say a subcontractor working on a fiber optic line accidentally hit a gas main last night. The explosion happened when a man inside the home and lit a cigarette, which ignited the gas. The family of the man inside the home says he flipped a ligh…

Homeowner issues urgent warning after revealing dangerous condition of gas fireplace: 'This is far from OK'

A Redditor had a series of issues with their gas-powered fireplace and took to r/Fireplaces for advice. "I woke up this morning to our fireplace looking like this. We have been running it for a couple days now as our furnace is broken, and it's been freezing here," the original poster wrote. "There was also soot in my nose, and I felt a little weird, but I could be dehydrated." Photo Credit: Reddit The community was clear about the carbon monox…