By: Donovan W. Mann – donovanm@977thebolt.com
Gilmore City, IA – The Humboldt County Sherrif’s Office continuing to investigate the cause of an explosion that occurred last Tuesday in Gilmore City.
As previously reported by KHBT there was an explosion at a Gilmore City residency on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The injured man from the explosion has now been identified as Ryan Angell, 49, who lives at the place of the incident.
Angell remains at the Des Moines hospital and his condition is being considered serious. There was another present at the home at the time of the explosion but they were reportedly unharmed.
After a preliminary investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and State Fire Marshall the cause of the explosion is believed to be the result of over the counter exploding clay targets or possibly consumer grade fireworks. However, the investigation is still ongoing at this time.