Marine Wife Killed, 2 Injured in California Propane Explosion

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Updated: 9:22 PM Feb 4, 2012 Marine Wife Killed, 2 Injured in California Propane Explosion The explosion around 9 p.m. Friday occurred at a housing unit in the Mono County town of Coleville for the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. Posted: 12:09 PM Feb 4, 2012 Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kolotv.com

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COLEVILLE, Calif. (AP) - Military officials say the wife of a U.S. Marine died and a Navy corpsman and his wife were injured in a propane gas explosion outside a remote Northern California training base.

The officials were still not releasing the victims' identities Saturday morning, saying they were in the process of contacting next of kin.

The explosion around 9 p.m. Friday occurred at a housing unit in the Mono County town of Coleville for the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.

Seven residences were damaged and 38 families were evacuated. Marine spokesman Capt. Nicholas Mannweiler said the families have not been cleared to return to their homes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is investigating the explosion.

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Posted by: Linda Location: Hudson, IA on Feb 7, 2012 at 09:10 AM

Lori was once a student of mine. She was a fine young woman, very intelligent, and she did outstanding work. I am so deeply sorry to hear of this tragedy. My prayers and deepest sympathy go to her family.

Posted by: Tim & Mary Location: Coleville on Feb 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Our hearts and prayers go out to the brave men and women who serve our country. This is a tragedy and all of us here at the Meadowcliff Lodge and Restaurant are here to help in any way that we are capable. May God bless each of you during these difficult times.

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