PROPANE EXPOSION AT VC HOUSE

On Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 1300 hours, a 911 emergency call was
received reporting an explosion In the house in the area of the 26000 block of Calle De Encinas in Valley Center (92082).

Upon arrival of the Valley Center Fire Protection District emergency
units (CALFIRE), Firefighters found a strong odor of propane gas in the area of the dwelling.
The homeowner indicated that an explosion had occurred in the kitchen
area and that there was still a single occupant in the home.

Firefighters removed the uninjured occupant to safety, secured the
propane and electric utilities, And ventilated the dwelling to prevent an additional explosion.


The reporting occupant suffered minor cuts and burns from the explosion
in the kitchen and was treated at the scene and released.

There were no firefighter injuries.



The home suffered moderate concussion damage from the blast, breaking
windows,

Buckling walls and damaging content. There was no resulting fire from
the explosion.

Damage was estimated as $5,000 to the structure and $5,000 to the
contents of the home.



The explosion is currently under investigation by the Valley Center Fire
Protection District and is believed to have originated in the area of the kitchen stove.



The home was deemed uninhabitable until inspections and repairs can be
made.

The occupants have found temporary alternate housing.